In January 2026, fluorite prices edged higher but remained largely stable overall, the price of AHF increased slightly. A recovery in operating rates within the downstream refrigerant industry led to a pickup in demand. R22 price remained generally stable.
Important market dynamics in January, 2026
- On 21 January, 2026, Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd. issued its preliminary results for 2025.
- On 6 January, 2026, the first project at the Do-Fluoride Yihua Central China Fluorosilicon Industrial Park—a joint venture between Do‑Fluoride New Materials Co., Ltd. and Hubei Yihua Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. —successfully started production.
- From late December 2025 to early January 2026, Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd. issued a series of updates. It projects its 2025 net profit will surge by 230.63% YoY, driven by steady EV and fast-growing energy storage battery demand. Separately, the company will idle one LiPF6 production line for scheduled maintenance of 20–30 days in January 2026.
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