The demand for hydrofluoric acid in the market was weak in July, and the price trend declined. The operating rate of the domestic hydrogen fluoride market in July was 50.6%, a decrease of 3.1 percentage points from June. According to the analysis system of Shengyi Society, as of July 31st, the benchmark price of hydrofluoric acid in Shengyi Society was 10800 yuan/ton, a decrease of -2.99% compared to June.

On the raw material side, domestic fluorite prices continued to decline in July. As of July 30th, the benchmark price of fluorite in Shengyi Society was 3137.50 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.38% compared to the beginning of this month (3181.25 yuan/ton). The current situation of the game in the domestic fluorite industry still exists. Overall, the operating rate of enterprises has increased. Upstream mining is tight, backward mines will continue to be eliminated, and new mines will be added. Mineral investigation work is still difficult. In addition, national departments need to rectify fluorite mines, and fluorite mining enterprises are facing increasingly strict safety and environmental protection requirements. The difficulty of operating fluorite mines has increased, and the shortage of raw materials has limited the operation of fluorite enterprises. However, as the temperature rises, northern enterprises gradually start operating, and the supply of fluorite enterprises on site has increased, with sufficient inventory. The price center of fluorite market has decreased, and the cost support of hydrofluoric acid is weak, resulting in a decline in hydrofluoric acid prices in July.
On the demand side: Although the downstream refrigerant market is in the traditional peak season, due to weak terminal demand and low stocking enthusiasm, upstream products are mainly purchased on demand, and there is a strong wait-and-see attitude. The market trading atmosphere is cold, and some companies have reduced their raw material demand due to profit losses. The demand for downstream refrigerants is average, and the market price of hydrofluoric acid continues to decline.
Market forecast: The domestic fluorite price trend will continue to decline in July, with weak downstream terminal demand and no favorable supply and demand support, resulting in poor market trading. It is expected that the market price of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride will continue to decline in August, with a downward range of around 200 yuan/ton. More attention should be paid to the news of leading enterprises and market supply and demand situation.