China Fluoride Materials Monthly Report(China Fluoride Materials Monthly Report 202301)

In Jan. 2023, prices of major fluorochemical products mainly displayed a downward trend. Specifically, supply and demand of fluorite were weak and prices dropped from a high level and then became stable. Downstream demand for AHF continued to be sluggish and AHF prices fell. AlF₃ prices edged down first and then maintained stability as costs changed. Few transactions were made in R22 market and the overall price of R22 remained stable. Demand in the downstream markets was slack and only a few deals were made, fluoropolymer prices decreased.

Important market dynamics in Jan. 2023

On 13 Jan., 2023, Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd. announced that in 2022, net profits attributed to shareholders of the listed company are expected to surge by 100%–121% YoY.

On 9 Jan., 2023, Shandong Dongyue Future Hydrogen Energy Material Co., Ltd. revealed the inspection information of the 2,500 t/a ETFE expansion project.

On 6 Jan., 2023, the environmental inspection information of the 12,500 t/a PVDF, 13,500 t/a VDF, and 22,500 t/a R142b project of Hubei Fluorine New Materials Co., Ltd. was publicised.

On 6 Jan., 2023, Zhonghao Chenguang (Zigong) Fluorine Materials Co., Ltd. revealed the environmental impact assessment information of its 10,000 t/a PVDF and 3,000 t/a specialty fluororubber project.

The Import & Export data for Dec. 2022–Jan. 2023 of China Customs has not come out yet. We will inform you of that once we receive it from the Customs.

The USD/RMB exchange rate in this newsletter is USD1.00=RMB6.9475 on 3 Jan., 2023, sourced from the People's Bank of China.

All the prices mentioned in this newsletter will include the VAT, unless otherwise specified.

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