Sunday, January 13, 2013
Chinese manganese flake still in tight supply
A Hunan-based manganese producer tells Asian Metal that he still offers RMB13,500/t for manganese flake, but he can not provide any goods for the spot market at this moment. "We can only deliver in late this month for end users who placed orders these days," said the source.
With a production capacity of 1,500-2,000tpm, the source states that he just releases one of the four production lines, reducing the output to below 500tpm. "I think the price will keep firm in the short term," adds the source, "Because the supply of raw materials like manganese ore is tightening due to the bad weather."
A Guangxi-based producer confirms that the price keeps stable temporarily, quoting RMB13,600/t for manganese flake. "The price in Guangxi is RMB100/t higher than those in other leading production sites," said the source, "And it is harder to purchase manganese now as the operating rate runs at a lower level."
"Most medium and small-sized producers have suspended the production, while over 90% of manganese flake in leading ones have been booked up by their regular domestic and foreign purchasers," he adds. Therefore, he agrees that the price is likely to keep firm before the Spring Festival as the social stock will maintain at a relatively low level.
Antimony ingot market moves slowly
A Guangdong-based antimony trioxide producer, who purchased 60t of antimony ingot 99.65%min at around RMB67,500/t (USD10,835/t) delivered from a regular supplier in Hunan after the holiday, reported that offers he got are around RMB67,500-68,000/t (USD10,835-10,915/t) ex works after the holiday. "We take a hand-to-mouth purchasing style," said the source, adding that he does not plan to replenish in the short term.
The source holds a watchful attitude toward the future market. "It is reported that most suppliers refuse to sell at lower prices, and some of them will stop production in the following days if the market continues to be quiet," added the source.
A Hunan-based antimony ingot producer with an output of about 300tpm told Asian Metal that the market was quiet after the New Year holiday, but his offer kept at RMB67,000-68,000/t (USD10,754-10,915/t) ex works for antimony ingot 99.65%min, unchanged in the past ten days. "Antimony ingot market saw a few deals in the past days, and I will stop production in the following week," said the source.
The source reported that the price of antimony concentrates 45% kept at around RMB530/mtu (USD85.07/mtu) VAT included in the past weeks, but as antimony ingot market saw weak demand and producers claimed no profit to purchase raw material at this moment, deals for antimony concentrates was thin.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Ordinary grade Antimony trioxide
Ethylene glycol antimony market quiet
A Hunan-based producer with an output of about 200tpm told Asian Metal that he offers about RMB54,000/t (USD8,668/t) ex works for wet ethylene glycol antimony 55% at this moment, the same as that before the New Year holiday. "I got several calls for the offer, but I know very few of them will make purchase at this moment," said the source, adding a stock of about 200t now.
The source also learned the closing price of ethylene glycol antimony reached RMB53,000/t (USD8,507/t) ex works before the holiday for wet ethylene glycol antimony 55%. "I will stop production before the Spring Festival holiday if the market keeps so quiet," said the source.
Another Henan-based producer with an output of about 100tpm told Asian Metal that he offers about RMB54,000-55,000/t (USD8,668-8,828/t) ex works for dry ethylene glycol antimony now, unchanged compared with that before the holiday. "Demand from downstream industry decreases, and the price of ethylene glycol antimony does not have support, but producers got losses in the past year, so they all want to raise the offer," said the source, revealing a stock of about 280t at hand at this moment.
The source claimed that some suppliers accepted RMB53,000/t (USD8,507/t) ex works to sell wet ethylene glycol antimony 55% before the holiday to get capital turnover. "However, after the holiday, the situation will be better," said the source.
Antimony ingot suppliers stop offering
A Hunan-based producer with an output of around 300tpm told Asian Metal that he sold a batch of antimony ingot 99.65%min at RMB67,500/t (USD10,835/t) delivered early this week and stopped offering in previous day. "Buyers are inactive in making replacing as a pessimistic attitude spreads around the spot market, and some market insiders do not have confidence in the market rebound after the New Year holiday," said the source.
The source holds around 400t of antimony ingot in stock now, and holds a watchful attitude toward the market after the New Year holiday.
A Guangdong-based consumer who purchases around 120-160tpm reported to Asian Metal that his supplier refused to offer for antimony ingot 99.65%min at this moment. "They are busy with the clearance for the year and waiting for the New Year holiday at the same time," said the source, adding that the supplier offers RMB67,000/t (USD10,754/t) ex works for antimony ingot 99.65%min early this week.
The source claimed that some smelters will stop for maintenance after the New Year holiday as most of them have stocks and the Spring Festival holiday (February 9-15th) is coming.
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Thin deals in antimony trioxide export market
A Guangdong-based trader who deals around 100tpm revealed that his monthly trading volume decreased by 50% compared with that of last year after October, and offers USD9,800/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.5%min this week, the same as that of last week. "The market was quiet in the past months and I do not make money this year," said the source.
The source confirmed that the market is very quiet this week as western customers left late last week for Christmas holiday, expecting them to make replacement after back from the holiday.
A Hunan-based trader also claimed a quiet market and he is not eager to sell as the fiscal year ends and exporters have not gotten the export quota for next H1. "There are thin inquiries and deals in antimony trioxide export market this week as western customers left for Christmas holiday late last week, which will continue for another week," said the source, adding that he offers USD9,900/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.5%min.
The source concluded that the demand from South Korea for antimony trioxide is ok these months, but the demand from Europe and USA weakens.
许彪Sam Xu
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Antimony trioxide export market sees few deals
A Guangdong-based exporter who produces around 100tpm of antimony trioxide revealed that they offer USD15,100/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright The source just exported 50t of antimony trioxide in February and said :" The antimony trioxide market moved slowly in the past month," According to the source, he got several inquiries in the past weeks, but no buyers placed orders after he quoted to them.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at this moment, and has not concluded any deals for almost three weeks.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright The source just exported 50t of antimony trioxide in February and said :" The antimony trioxide market moved slowly in the past month,"
According to the source, he got several inquiries in the past weeks, but no buyers placed orders after he quoted to them.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright "Overseas buyers are waiting for the price decrease," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright "Unless that they are eager to buy.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at this moment, and has not concluded any deals for almost three weeks.Asian Metal Copyright"
A Hunan-based exporter claimed that he offers USD14,900-15,200/t FOB China for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at this moment, and has not concluded any deals for almost three weeks.Asian Metal Copyright "Demand from overseas market was weak as some antimony trioxide price hiked in the past month," said the source, revealing that he is selling small amount to regular customers.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that he sells better in domestic market than in export market, and the closing price in domestic market is around RMB97,000-100,000t USD14,800-15,267t.Asian Metal Copyright
The source revealed that he sells better in domestic market than in export market, and the closing price in domestic market is around RMB97,000-100,000/t (USD14,800-15,267/t).Asian Metal Copyright8%min this week, unchanged compared to that late last week.Asian Metal Copyright
Antimony trioxide market moves slowly
A producer in Guangdong claimed that she kept her offer at around RMB98,500/t (USD15,038/t) ex works for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright8%min, and the same as that in last week.Asian Metal Copyright "I can't see any motivations which will drive antimony trioxide price to decrease in early April," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright While she just sold around 30t in the past ten days.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Apr 11 - Producers reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market moves slowly.Asian Metal Copyright
The source produces around 300t of antimony trioxide every month and holds around 200t in stock now.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Apr 11 - Producers reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market moves slowly.Asian Metal Copyright She predicts that antimony trioxide price will continue to increase slightly in the following week.Asian Metal Copyright The source stated that it is hard to conclude deals because buyers are not willing to make purchases due to the increasing price in antimony trioxide market.Asian Metal Copyright "I can't see any motivations which will drive antimony trioxide price to decrease in early April," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright8%min, and the same as that in last week.Asian Metal Copyright
A major producer in Hunan with an output of around 400tpm revealed that he sold less than 10t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "I am not eager to sell as I don't have much antimony trioxide inventory," he said.Asian Metal Copyright8%min at RMB98,000/t (USD14,961/t) ex works on Monday.Asian Metal Copyright "I can't see any motivations which will drive antimony trioxide price to decrease in early April," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright Currently, he has 260t of antimony trioxide in stock, and he isn't ready to purchase antimony ingot to continue production as he thinks antimony trioxide price cannot hold firm for a long time.Asian Metal Copyright The source stated that it is hard to conclude deals because buyers are not willing to make purchases due to the increasing price in antimony trioxide market.Asian Metal Copyright
The source stated that it is hard to conclude deals because buyers are not willing to make purchases due to the increasing price in antimony trioxide market.Asian Metal Copyright Currently, he has 260t of antimony trioxide in stock, and he isn't ready to purchase antimony ingot to continue production as he thinks antimony trioxide price cannot hold firm for a long time.Asian Metal Copyright "I am not eager to sell as I don't have much antimony trioxide inventory," he said.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 1 Apr 11 - Producers reported to Asian Metal that antimony trioxide market moves slowly.Asian Metal Copyright
Indonesian antimony trioxide market holds firm
A consumer in Indonesia remarked that offers he got in the range of USD14,800-15,400/t CIF Jakarta for 20t of flame retardant antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Chinese suppliers offered me in a wide range of USD14,900-15,500t CIF Jakarta," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright5%min in previous days, but he has adequate stock for three weeks' production now, so he did not prepare to make purchase at this moment.Asian Metal Copyright5%min in previous days, but he has adequate stock for three weeks' production now, so he did not prepare to make purchase at this moment.Asian Metal Copyright
The source consumers around 20 tons of antimony trioxide every month and has bought 30t in late February.Asian Metal Copyright "I sold 1t at USD20,000t in local market in previous day.Asian Metal Copyright "I heard that smelters in Lengshuijiang area are going to resume production in April," said the source, doubting if the price will go down by then.Asian Metal Copyright "Chinese suppliers offered me in a wide range of USD14,900-15,500t CIF Jakarta," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright
A trader based in Indonesia confirmed that antimony trioxide price goes up.Asian Metal Copyright A consumer in Indonesia remarked that offers he got in the range of USD14,800-15,400t CIF Jakarta for 20t of flame retardant antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Chinese suppliers offered me in a wide range of USD14,900-15,500/t CIF Jakarta," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, he watches the market and is not eager to make replacement or sales.Asian Metal Copyright "I sold 1t at USD20,000/t in local market in previous day.Asian Metal Copyright A trader based in Indonesia confirmed that antimony trioxide price goes up.Asian Metal Copyright"
The source deals about 7-8t of antimony trioxide in the past months and holds 10t in stock.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, he watches the market and is not eager to make replacement or sales.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, he watches the market and is not eager to make replacement or sales.Asian Metal Copyright "I heard that smelters in Lengshuijiang area are going to resume production in April," said the source, doubting if the price will go down by then.Asian Metal Copyright
Friday, November 26, 2010
Antimony ingot supply continues to be tight
A Shanghai-based trader, who sells around 30-40t of antimony ingot to alloy producers every month, reported that he bought 60t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB73,500/t (USD11,069/t) delivered to Shanghai when the price just rose in early November, and has only 10t in stock at present.Asian Metal Copyright A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright
"Producers in Hunan claimed that they are carrying out long-term contracts with December or January shipment, and do not have spot materials to sell," remarked the source, adding that antimony ingot supply is short in Yunnan.Asian Metal Copyright The trader holds 120t of antimony ingot at hand.Asian Metal Copyright
A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB80,000t USD12,048t delivered early this week.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB80,000/t (USD12,048/t) delivered early this week.Asian Metal Copyright A Guangdong-based antimony ingot trader, with a trading volume of around 120tpm when the market is stable and 80ptm this year, told Asian Metal that he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Supply tightens in domestic market, so we sell small amount every time," remarked the source.Asian Metal Copyright "Producers in Hunan claimed that they are carrying out long-term contracts with December or January shipment, and do not have spot materials to sell," remarked the source, adding that antimony ingot supply is short in Yunnan.Asian Metal Copyright
According to the source, most of producers do not have spot m
Antimony trioxide producers keep raising offers
A Hunan-based antimony trioxide producer, whose output of 220tpm has decreased to around 100tpm owing to low availability of antimony ingot, claimed that he was shopping around for antimony ingot in Hunan in the past week, but many producers told him no spot materials.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based antimony trioxide producer, whose output of 220tpm has decreased to around 100tpm owing to low availability of antimony ingot, claimed that he was shopping around for antimony ingot in Hunan in the past week, but many producers told him no spot materials.Asian Metal Copyright The source claimed that he quoted around RMB73,000-74,000/t (USD10,994-11,144/t) ex works for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based antimony trioxide producer, whose output of 220tpm has decreased to around 100tpm owing to low availability of antimony ingot, claimed that he was shopping around for antimony ingot in Hunan in the past week, but many producers told him no spot materials.Asian Metal Copyright8%min, RMB1,000/t (USD150/t) higher than that in late last week.Asian Metal Copyright The source claimed that he quoted around RMB73,000-74,000t USD10,994-11,144t ex works for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright
The source sold around 10t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright8%min at RMB72,000/t (USD10,843/t) ex works late last week to his long-term customers, and added that most of his customers are glasses fiber and modified plastics manufacturers, in those areas antimony trioxide are used to fire retardant and can not be replaced by other substitutes, because the substitutes will change the conformance of glasses fiber and modified plastics.Asian Metal Copyright The source claimed that he quoted around RMB73,000-74,000t USD10,994-11,144t ex works for antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Therefore, we receive orders normally, but the trading volume reduces," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright The source sold around 10t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright
Another Hunan-based antimony trioxide producer, with an output of around 100tpm, reported that they lifted their offer to RMB74,000/t (USD11,144/t) from RMB72,000-72,500/t (USD10,843-10,919/t) ex works in last week.Asian Metal Copyright The source is short of antimony ingot, and holds 20t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Tight supply of antimony ingot becomes much severer at present after antimony ingot producers in Guangxi gradually stopped production for energy saving and emission reduction plan," said the source.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 24 Nov 10 – Antimony trioxide price is reportedly increasing by RMB1,000t USD150t compared to that in late last week, however, part of the producers revealed that they are cautious of raising prices due to thin trading activities in spot market.Asian Metal Copyright
The source is short of antimony ingot, and holds 20t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright "Tight supply of antimony ingot becomes much severer at present after antimony ingot producers in Guangxi gradually stopped production for energy saving and emission reduction plan," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright5%min and 60t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright The source sold around 10t of antimony trioxide 99.Asian Metal Copyright8%min in stock at present.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based antimony trioxide producer, whose output of 220tpm has decreased to around 100tpm owing to low availability of antimony ingot, claimed that he was shopping around for antimony ingot in Hunan in the past week, but many producers told him no spot materials.Asian Metal Copyright
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
bismuth ingot price keeps increasing
A major bismuth consumer in China reported that they totally bought around 20t of bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright99%min increased from RMB123,000t USD8.Asian Metal Copyright99%min at RMB123,000/t (USD8.Asian Metal Copyright99%min increased from RMB123,000t USD8.Asian Metal Copyright24/lb) last Thursday, while they purchased 10t of the material at RMB121,500/t (USD8.Asian Metal Copyright37lb, around RMB500t USD0.Asian Metal Copyright12/lb) last Monday.Asian Metal Copyright37-8.Asian Metal Copyright "I heard that the offers for bismuth ingot increase to RMB125,000-126,000/t (USD8.Asian Metal Copyright" With an output of around 60tpm for bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright37-8.Asian Metal Copyright37lb, around RMB500t USD0.Asian Metal Copyright44/lb) this week, and I think deals will be concluded at the level soon," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright24lb last Thursday, while they purchased 10t of the material at RMB121,500t USD8.Asian Metal Copyright
A bismuth producer in China told Asian Metal that their selling price for bismuth 99.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 24 Aug 10 – Chinese bismuth market continued the up-moving trend from the previous week with the price of bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright99%min increased from RMB123,000/t (USD8.Asian Metal Copyright "We received several inquiries this Monday and could conclude deals of bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright24/lb) of early last week to RMB124,500/t (USD8.Asian Metal Copyright37lb, around RMB500t USD0.Asian Metal Copyright34/lb) on last Friday and the offers in the market keep rising to RMB125,000-126,000/t (USD8.Asian Metal Copyright37lb ex works," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright37-8.Asian Metal Copyright99%min was around RMB123,500-125,000t USD8.Asian Metal Copyright44/lb) this week.Asian Metal Copyright37lb, around RMB500t USD0.Asian Metal Copyright "We received several inquiries this Monday and could conclude deals of bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright "We received several inquiries this Monday and could conclude deals of bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright99%min at RMB125,000/t (USD8.Asian Metal Copyright99%min was around RMB123,500-125,000t USD8.Asian Metal Copyright37/lb) ex works," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright24lb of early last week to RMB124,500t USD8.Asian Metal Copyright "But we only have few stocks and the market is moving upwards, so we do not intend to watch the market to late this week.Asian Metal Copyright99%min increased from RMB123,000t USD8.Asian Metal Copyright"
With an output of around 60tpm for bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright12lb last Monday.Asian Metal Copyright99%min, the factory now has less than ten tons of stock.Asian Metal Copyright27lb higher than that of late last month.Asian Metal Copyright "Many suppliers are holding back from selling materials at the moment," added the source.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 24 Aug 10 – Chinese bismuth market continued the up-moving trend from the previous week with the price of bismuth 99.Asian Metal Copyright
Electrolytic calcium market sees little improvement
A producer in Inner Mongolia with the output of 200tpm reported that electrolytic calcium demand keeps shrinking after China cancels the export rebate of some kinds of steel products.Asian Metal Copyright A Shanghai-based trader with the sales volume of 30-40tpm confirmed that electrolytic calcium market sees few deals concluded in China, and the consumption remains at a low level.Asian Metal Copyright "Consumers only purchase the material from hand to mouth," said the source, adding that they keep offers of electrolytic calcium granule 99%min 0-2mm at around RMB35,000-36,000/t (USD5,162-5,310/t) delivered currently, the same with those last month.Asian Metal Copyright "Consumers only purchase the material from hand to mouth," said the source, adding that they keep offers of electrolytic calcium granule 99%min 0-2mm at around RMB35,000-36,000t USD5,162-5,310t delivered currently, the same with those last month.Asian Metal Copyright
The source revealed that electrolytic calcium export market remains flat, since some buyers in Europe are on holiday.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright "In fact, we suffer a loss at the current price level, and I think the price may not go down in the following weeks," said the source, adding that they hold around 100t of electrolytic calcium on hand.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright
A Shanghai-based trader with the sales volume of 30-40tpm confirmed that electrolytic calcium market sees few deals concluded in China, and the consumption remains at a low level.Asian Metal Copyright "In fact, we suffer a loss at the current price level, and I think the price may not go down in the following weeks," said the source, adding that they hold around 100t of electrolytic calcium on hand.Asian Metal Copyright "Electrolytic calcium granule prices have been stable for several months, and buyers are not eager to make purchase," said the source, revealing that the mainstream prices stay at around RMB34,000-36,000/t (USD5,015-5,310/t) delivered currently.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal Copyright
The source analyzed that steel plants are enduring hardship, and they try their best to lower production cost.Asian Metal Copyright "Electrolytic calcium granule prices have been stable for several months, and buyers are not eager to make purchase," said the source, revealing that the mainstream prices stay at around RMB34,000-36,000t USD5,015-5,310t delivered currently.Asian Metal Copyright "However, as the current price of electrolytic calcium is on a par with the production cost, I think the market may not go down," said the source, adding that they hold few stocks on hand.Asian Metal Copyright "Consumers only purchase the material from hand to mouth," said the source, adding that they keep offers of electrolytic calcium granule 99%min 0-2mm at around RMB35,000-36,000t USD5,162-5,310t delivered currently, the same with those last month.Asian Metal Copyright
Antimony ingot prices firm with slow activity
A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright "In view of current situation, we would not sell antimony ingot at below RMB68,000t USD10,015t ex works," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB65,000/t (USD9.Asian Metal Copyright65%min at RMB65,000t USD9.Asian Metal Copyright573/t) ex works at the beginning of this week.Asian Metal Copyright With less than 50t of antimony ingot in stock, the source intends not to make any sales except that long-term customers require earnestly for replacement.Asian Metal Copyright The source has not planed to release more materials from stock in view of higher offers in the market.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright According to the source, some producers in Hunan have lifted offers to RMB67,000-68,000/t (USD9,867-10,015/t) ex works and expect the price to touch RMB70,000/t (USD10,309/t) ex works in the short run.Asian Metal Copyright The source has not planed to release more materials from stock in view of higher offers in the market.Asian Metal Copyright
"I'm sure the antimony market will keep largely strong in the following one month with price possible hitting new highs, but the price is likely to drop immediately after major producers in Lengshuijiang resume production," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright
The source revealed that they are also out of production for anti-environment performance and when will be able to restart is still unknown.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that they are also out of production for anti-environment performance and when will be able to restart is still unknown.Asian Metal Copyright "Perhaps in October," the source added.Asian Metal Copyright The source revealed that supply for both antimony ingot and antimony concentrate tightens, which is considered the primary reason for the price jump of antimony products.Asian Metal Copyright
With less than 50t of antimony ingot in stock, the source intends not to make any sales except that long-term customers require earnestly for replacement.Asian Metal Copyright "Perhaps in October," the source added.Asian Metal Copyright
A Yunnan-based producer has just completed a sale of one truckload at RMB63,000/t (USD9,278/t) ex works contracted one week ago and plans to watch the market for a few days before making new sales.Asian Metal Copyright He acknowledged that many buyers are hesitant to make purchases as the price rises too fast, and thus the market seems a little quiet, but he is confident of firming price in the rest of August.Asian Metal Copyright "In view of current situation, we would not sell antimony ingot at below RMB68,000/t (USD10,015/t) ex works," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright
The source revealed that supply for both antimony ingot and antimony concentrate tightens, which is considered the primary reason for the price jump of antimony products.Asian Metal Copyright Smelter closures in Lengshuijiang continue, and some of those based in other producing areas also reduced or stopped production for maintenance recently.Asian Metal Copyright Smelter closures in Lengshuijiang continue, and some of those based in other producing areas also reduced or stopped production for maintenance recently.Asian Metal Copyright573t ex works at the beginning of this week.Asian Metal Copyright Therefore, antimony ingot supply turns tighter.Asian Metal CopyrightBEIJING Asian Metal 20 Aug 10 – Antimony ingot prices keep firm supported by tight material availability, but slow activity is seen in the market as many buyers are not ready to accept higher-than-expected price.Asian Metal Copyright Besides, the market is still seeing a shortage of antimony concentrate, leaving some antimony ingot producers in trouble with production.Asian Metal Copyright Besides, the market is still seeing a shortage of antimony concentrate, leaving some antimony ingot producers in trouble with production.Asian Metal Copyright
With its own mine, the source maintains an output of around 300tpm of antimony ingot.Asian Metal Copyright A Hunan-based producer ceased offering since he sold around 20t of antimony ingot 99.Asian Metal Copyright He acknowledged that many buyers are hesitant to make purchases as the price rises too fast, and thus the market seems a little quiet, but he is confident of firming price in the rest of August.Asian Metal Copyright Therefore, antimony ingot supply turns tighter.
Manganese flake price keeps firm in Guangxi
A source from a manganese flake smelter in Guangxi with a monthly output of about 1,500t, reported to Asian Metal that manganese flake price keeps firm at around RMB15,800/t (USD2,313/t) ex works and some smelters offer about RMB16,000/t (USD2,343/t) ex works for manganese flake in Guangxi.Asian Metal Copyright "However, I am unwilling to offer for no stocks and think that the price will continue to climb up with the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "However, I am unwilling to offer for no stocks and think that the price will continue to climb up with the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright Many manganese smelters have been out of production in Guangxi, and some major smelters reduce the production.Asian Metal Copyright
Offering around USD2,900/t FOB China for manganese flake, the source claimed that European customers have not come back to the market due to the summer holiday with few inquiries received, and only few deals are concluded.Asian Metal Copyright Even some smelters are unwilling to offer for no stocks on hand.Asian Metal Copyright
With an output of about 500tpm, another source from a manganese flake smelter in Guangxi claimed that he made a deal of about 80t at RMB15,800/t (USD2,313/t) ex works last Friday, and the price will keep firm for the tight supply.Asian Metal Copyright "I don't hold stocks on hand, and the main reason that supports the manganese flake is the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "I don't hold stocks on hand, and the main reason that supports the manganese flake is the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright "However, I am unwilling to offer for no stocks and think that the price will continue to climb up with the tight supply," said the source.Asian Metal Copyright
Many manganese smelters have been out of production in Guangxi, and some major smelters reduce the production.Asian Metal Copyright Many manganese smelters have been out of production in Guangxi, and some major smelters reduce the production.Asian Metal Copyright Moreover, the supply of manganese ore remains tight, so the price will not decrease in the coming days.Asian Metal Copyright Offering around USD2,900t FOB China for manganese flake, the source claimed that European customers have not come back to the market due to the summer holiday with few inquiries received, and only few deals are concluded.