1、 Price trend

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, the price of chlorinated paraffin fluctuated and fell this month. On April 1st, the average market price of domestic chlorinated paraffin 52 was 5733 yuan/ton. On April 26th, the average market price of domestic chlorinated paraffin 52 was 5533 yuan/ton. This month, the price of chlorinated paraffin 52 decreased by 3.49%.

2、 Market analysis

The domestic price of chlorinated paraffin fluctuated and declined this month. The enterprise is operating steadily and the equipment is operating normally. This month, the price of raw material liquid chlorine fluctuated and fell, while the price of raw material liquid wax first rose and then fell, resulting in insufficient cost support. Downstream procurement enthusiasm is weak, and there are relatively few transactions in the chlorinated paraffin market. As of April 26th, the ex factory quotation for chlorinated paraffin 52 in Anhui region is about 6000 yuan/ton, the ex factory quotation for chlorinated paraffin 52 in Northeast region is about 5500-5800 yuan/ton, and the ex factory quotation for chlorinated paraffin 52 in Shandong region is about 5100 yuan/ton.

According to the weekly rise and fall from January 30, 2023 to April 17, 2023, it can be seen that the domestic chlorinated paraffin cycle has seen mixed ups and downs. April saw a significant decline.

In terms of raw material liquid wax, the price of liquid wax increased in the first half of this month, and the trading direction on the market was good. Prices will begin to decline in late October. Liquid wax fluctuates with crude oil prices. In terms of raw material liquid chlorine, the price of liquid chlorine has fluctuated and fallen this month, with poor market conditions and average trading volume. Downstream performance is mainly wait-and-see.

3、 Future Market Forecast

Chlorinated paraffin analysts from Business Society believe that the prices of raw material liquid chlorine and liquid wax have continued to decline recently, weakening cost support. Downstream purchasing sentiment is not high, and the trading atmosphere is light. It is expected that the price of chlorinated paraffin will decrease slightly in the short term, and it is recommended to pay attention to changes in raw material prices.