Review of chlorinated paraffin market in 2022

Phase I: In January, the domestic price of chlorinated paraffin fell by 7.45%.

In late January, the raw liquid chlorine was generally lowered, and the cost support was weakened. The market supply and demand of chlorinated paraffin were weak, and the market of different regions was different. The national standard chlorinated paraffin 52 in Shandong fell below 5,000 RMB/ton. Chlorinated paraffin was in the off-season, and the demand side was weak as a whole. As the Spring Festival approached, the transportation was blocked and the manufacturers were shutting down one after another.

Phase II: From February to March, the domestic price of chlorinated paraffin continued to rise by 13.56%.

Due to the continuous increase in raw material prices and good cost support, chlorinated paraffin rose sharply. Downstream operation rate increased and demand began to follow up. Under the support of cost, chlorinated paraffin had a good trend. However, the epidemic broke out in many places in China, and the transportation was affected to some extent.

Phase III: From April to July, the domestic price of chlorinated paraffin continued to decline by 12.19%.

The market of raw liquid chlorine was poor and the cost support was insufficient. Some enterprises had shut down production, and the supply of chlorinated paraffin had decreased. Downstream demand was weak, and on-site trading was cold. The price of chlorinated paraffin fell to a low level, and the downstream was cautious to wait and see under the bearish market condition.

Phase IV: From August to October, the domestic price of chlorinated paraffin continued to rise by 5.96%.

The market trend of raw liquid chlorine was stable and rising, and the cost support was improving. Before the National Day, there was a demand for stock in the downstream, and the trading volume in the market was increased. The manufacturer's shipment was stable, and the transaction focus was increased

Phase V: From November to December, the domestic price of chlorinated paraffin continued to decline by 13.37%.

The cost support of chlorinated paraffin weakened, the demand side continued to be weak, and more purchases were made on demand, with fewer transactions. Due to the domestic epidemic, the transportation was affected, and the price difference between different regions in China was large. In order to digest the inventory, manufactures reduces the price for shipment, the focus of the chlorinated paraffin market moved downward.

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