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QINGYUAN CHEMICAL
23
2026
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06
Caustic soda market forecast
Crude Oil Futures Trading News
The cancellation of the US-Iran-Switzerland talks drew market attention, leading to a slight increase in international oil prices on June 19th. This morning, market sentiment fluctuated, with crude oil prices initially rising before falling, returning to a weak trend. Affected by this, the domestic market atmosphere fluctuated, with SC crude oil prices initially rising before falling, ultimately closing with a decline of around 1%. The settlement price on June 22nd: China's crude oil futures SC main contract 2608 closed down 3.2 yuan/barrel at 510.5 yuan/barrel, with a total trading volume of 38,390 lots and a total open interest of 92,740 lots.
Caustic Soda Market Forecast
Industry News: Liquid Chlorine: Downstream purchasing activity in Shandong was low during the holiday, leading to price declines. Today, due to previously low prices, downstream purchasing activity recovered, and prices rose, but today's prices are still lower than before the holiday. The mainstream transaction price for tank trucks in Shandong was 1-100 yuan/ton, with the average price decreasing by 74.5 yuan/ton compared to the previous working day.
1. Liquid Caustic Soda: On the supply side, chlor-alkali enterprises maintain high operating rates, with varying pressure to ship goods; market demand is flat, with downstream and trading companies showing moderate enthusiasm for purchasing. In summary, the 32% liquid caustic soda market is expected to remain mostly stable in the short term, with possible slight fluctuations in some areas.
2. Flake Caustic Soda: A small number of flake caustic soda plants are undergoing maintenance, while most are operating relatively smoothly. Downstream demand is moderate, and transportation issues persist in some areas, resulting in significant inventory levels at some plants and relatively high inventory levels in other regions. However, supported by low costs and the profitability of integrated production, upstream flake caustic soda manufacturers are showing a clear willingness to stabilize prices, while other players are mostly cautiously observing the market. The market price is expected to remain stable in the next working day.
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