According to the data monitoring of business news agency, as of April 21, the average reference price of 30% grade phosphorus ore in mainstream areas in China was around 480 yuan / ton, which was 10 yuan / ton higher than that on April 18, or 2.31%, and 34 yuan / ton higher than that on April 1 (446 yuan / ton), or 7.46%.

China’s phosphate rock market recovers and prices rise in April

After the Qingming Festival in April, the domestic phosphorus ore market continued to recover steadily, and the terminal downstream entered the peak season to purchase, which provided support for the price increase of phosphorus ore market. On June 6, China’s phosphorus ore market ushered in the first large-scale price rise this month. Most of the phosphorus ore factories in Guizhou, Guangxi, Hebei and other places raised the market prices of middle and low-end phosphorus ores by 10-30 yuan / ton. Then the market entered the high-level finishing operation stage. During this period, I heard that some mines in Guizhou had the idea of continuing to adjust the price for the next orders, which was also certified this week.

On Monday (19th), some phosphorus ore enterprises in Guizhou started the second round of price adjustment in this month’s phosphorus ore market, raising the market price of medium and low-end phosphorus ore again. Among them, the range of 22% grade phosphate ore is about 20 yuan / ton, and the range of 30% grade phosphate ore is about 30 yuan / ton. After the increase, the reference price of 30% phosphate ore is about 400-430 yuan / ton, the reference price of 28% grade phosphate ore is about 340-360 yuan / ton, and the reference price of 22% grade phosphate ore is about 220-260 yuan / ton. Among them, the price of 30% phosphate ore car plate of Xifeng phosphate ore mine in Guizhou was raised to 400 yuan / ton, and the price of 30% grade phosphate ore train station platform in Kaiyang Guanglong, Guizhou was raised to 420 yuan / ton.

In terms of downstream yellow phosphorus, the domestic market price of yellow phosphorus increased. On April 20, the reference price of yellow phosphorus was 17566.67, up 3.94% compared with April 1 (16900.00). Affected by environmental factors, Yunnan’s large factories stopped, the spot of yellow phosphorus was tight, in addition, the downstream stock was prepared before the festival, the price in the yard rose, and the transaction price of new orders was higher. It is expected that the price of yellow phosphorus will rise steadily in the short term.

In terms of downstream phosphoric acid, the market of phosphoric acid has risen steadily in recent years, and the price adjustment of phosphoric acid enterprises is not much, with a slight adjustment of 50-100 yuan / ton, so we should carefully wait and see the market reaction. At present, although the support of cost side is getting stronger, the follow-up of phosphoric acid demand side is general, the inquiry enthusiasm is not high, and the purchasing just needs to be maintained. Both the buyer and the seller are in a wait-and-see state, and the trading atmosphere is not warm. At present, some phosphoric acid enterprises still hold the early quotation shipping, but the rising mentality appears, and the future market is expected to rise with the cost fluctuation. According to the monitoring of the business news agency, as of April 20, the quotation in Sichuan was 4900-5550 yuan / ton, that in Yunnan was 5200 yuan / ton, that in Hubei was 5200-5500 yuan / ton, that in Hebei was 5500 yuan / ton, and that in Guangxi was 5200-5320 yuan / ton. The prices in various regions rose steadily.

Stock preparation before the festival supports the recent strong trend of phosphate ore market

Near the labor day, the downstream market may usher in the stock before the festival, and the market trading atmosphere is good, which supports the positive attitude of the industry. Therefore, the phosphorus ore analysts of the business community believe that with the support of stock before the festival, the market price of phosphorus ore is expected to be strong and high in the near future, and the price of individual regions is expected to continue to explore.