Refrigerant market keeps stable operation until date 17th of May

1. Price trend

According to the bulk data monitoring of the business agency, as of May 17, the average price of refrigerant R22 was 16,600 yuan/ton, which was the same as the price of the previous day (14th) and increased by 11.91% compared with the same period last year.

According to the bulk data monitoring of the business agency, as of May 17, the average price of refrigerant R134a was 22,600 yuan/ton, which was the same as the previous day (14th) price and increased by 4.31% compared with the same period last year.

 2. Market analysis

The refrigerant R22 market was temporarily operating stably on May 17, continuing the steady trend last week, with little price fluctuations. The quotation of raw material chloroform rose slightly, and the supporting force is acceptable. However, the demand side is still weak, and the air-conditioning market demand is not good. Under unilateral support in the short term, the price remains high. As of the 17th, the market price of R22 is mostly in the range of 16000-17500 yuan/ton, the price of Shandong area is about 16500-17500 yuan/ton, the price of Zhejiang area is about 16000-16500/ton, and the price of Hunan area is about 15500-16000/ton. , The quotation in Shanghai is around 16,500 yuan/ton, and the prices in various regions are generally stable.

On May 17, the refrigerant R134a market was temporarily stable, and the raw material hydrofluoric acid price was loose, but the trichloroethylene market heard that the price rose, supporting the high price of R134a. Some dealers' quotations rose above 25,000 yuan/ton, and the market center of gravity shifted upward. At present, the demand for vehicles is stable. Under the unilateral boost from the cost side, the market for R134a is on the strong side. At present, the market price of R134a is mostly in the range of 23000-25000 yuan/ton, Zhejiang region is about 23500-25800 yuan/ton, Hunan region is about 23000-23500/ton, Jiangsu region is about 23500-25000/ton, Shanxi region The quotation is around 23,000 yuan/ton, and the quotation in Shanghai is around 24,000 yuan/ton. The center of gravity of prices in various regions has shifted upward.

        In terms of raw materials, the price of domestic hydrofluoric acid has recently declined. As of now, the mainstream price of hydrofluoric acid in various regions of the country has been negotiated at 9500-98000 yuan/ton. The quoted prices of some manufacturers are higher than the market price. The actual transaction market on the market is weak. The decline in acid prices is the main reason. Recently, the domestic spot supply of hydrofluoric acid has increased, and the market price trend has fallen. Affected by multiple negative factors, the hydrofluoric acid analyst of the business agency believes that the market price of hydrofluoric acid may fall slightly.

     On May 17th, the methane chloride market in the methane chloride market in Shandong area rose, and the manufacturer's quotation was adjusted. The manufacturer's mainstream ex-factory price of methylene chloride was about 4170-4450 yuan/ton, and the mainstream ex-factory price of chloroform was 3990~4010 yuan/ton, the market transaction is relatively stable. The price of chloroform is expected to remain stable in the short term.

3. Market outlook forecast

Refrigerants analysts of the Business Club believe that the current prices of raw materials chloroform and trichloroethylene are rising, and the prices of refrigerants R22 and R134a are consolidating at a high level. It is expected that the prices will easily rise and hardly fall under unilateral support in the short term, and the market will be strong running.