First quarter ammonium chloride market analysis
[Gade Chemical Network Chemical Review] In early January, the price index of ammonium nitrate was 502.86. At the end of March, the index of ammonium nitrate was 522.86, an increase of 3.98%. In the first quarter, the lowest price of ammonium nitrate was in early March, the highest point was In early January, the overall trend of ammonium chloride rose first and then fell.
In January, the price of domestic ammonium chloride in agriculture rose, and the market for ammonium chloride was supported by the market before the Spring Festival. The market continued to be good. The price was stable and the local market was slightly increased. The market was expected to be a good deal. expected.
In February, the current price of ammonium chloride was weak, the price of wet ammonium was moderately adjusted, and the price of dry ammonium was basically stable. However, the new orders of both companies have slowed down, and even some large factories have no new single transactions, so the settlement is later. The price is likely to continue to loosen, and the market for ammonium chloride in February is relatively stable. Until the end of February, the price of ammonium chloride rose and the spring ploughing came.
In March, although ammonium chloride maintained notes, the high price did not run, but the price of agricultural products was low, and the enthusiasm of farmers was not high. Many farmers tended to buy them now, and did not prepare fertilizer in advance. The ammonium chloride market was not very high. In addition, compared with previous years, the compound fertilizer market started at a slower rate, and the ammonium chloride market was more stable.
At present, the price of soda ash is at a high level. On March 10, the index of light soda ash is 102.56, which is 62.41% higher than the lowest point of 63.15 on November 18, 2015. In addition, the price of ammonium chloride is also good. The profitability of soda ash enterprises is good. High enthusiasm. Despite some adverse effects of environmental inspections, the operating rate of soda ash enterprises has remained at around 70%. The national daily output of ammonium chloride is around 30,000 tons, and the market supply is relatively sufficient.
Ammonium chloride has been in a small increase in the first quarter, but due to the downstream demand, it is difficult to pull the market. The expected value of exports is not very high. The domestic overcapacity is expected to fluctuate.