Price trend:
According to data from the SunSirs' commodity market analysis system, the average market price of sodium bicarbonate was 1,205 RMB/ton, a decrease of 22.16% compared to the same period last year.
On November 24th, the SunSirs' sodium bicarbonate index was 80.06 points, a decrease of 0.17 points from the previous day, hitting a new historical low within the cycle, and a decrease of 66.05% from the highest point of 235.84 points on November 10th, 2021. (Note: The cycle refers to the period from September 1st, 2020 to the present.)
Market Analysis
According to the SunSirs' commodity analysis system, sodium bicarbonate prices were trending weakly, with enterprises experiencing moderate sales. In Henan province, ex-factory prices were between 1,080-1,200 RMB/ton, while in Shandong province, prices were between 1,150-1,250 RMB/ton. Downstream buyers were mostly purchasing on an as-needed basis, and the market is expected to remain range-bound in the near future.
Upstream: According to the SunSirs' commodity analysis system, soda ash prices were consolidating last week. The average market price was 1,224 RMB/ton, a 1.16% increase compared to the same period last year, with downstream buyers primarily purchasing on an as-needed basis.
Market Forecast:
Analysts at SunSirs believe that sodium bicarbonate prices were weak recently, while upstream raw material soda ash had remained firm. However, downstream sectors such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, and food were mostly purchasing on an as-needed basis, indicating relatively strong demand. Overall, sodium bicarbonate prices are expected to consolidate in the near future, depending on downstream market demand.
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