This week, the mainstream market price of melamine rebounded from a low level, and some companies raised their quotes by 100-300 yuan/ton. However, transactions were mainly for essential needs, and there was significant resistance to high price transactions. As of April 1st, the benchmark price of melamine in Shengyi Society was 6050 yuan/ton, an increase of 1.42% compared to the beginning of last month (6137.50 yuan/ton).

As the main raw material of melamine, the price increase of urea will directly increase the production cost of melamine. In order to maintain profit levels, melamine companies may choose to increase product prices.
During the peak season of agricultural production, the demand for urea increases significantly, leading to a shortage of supply in the market and often causing prices to rise. As the temperature warms up, the demand for agricultural fertilizers is gradually released. March and April are the peak season for spring wheat to turn green and become fertilizer, followed by the peak season for high nitrogen compound fertilizer production, which has to some extent driven up the price of urea. As of April 1st, the benchmark price of urea in Shengyi Society was 1997.00 yuan/ton, an increase of 5.55% compared to the beginning of last month (1892.00 yuan/ton).
Although melamine production remains neutral, inventory remains at seasonal highs, and the sluggish real estate industry limits the growth potential of industrial demand. However, in certain regions or specific time periods, if the supply of melamine is tight and the demand is relatively stable or increases, the price may also experience a slight increase.
Local melamine enterprises may face challenges in transportation or shipping, such as rising logistics costs and limited transportation capacity. These issues may lead to a tight supply of melamine, thereby pushing up prices.
Reasonably arrange the production and procurement plans of urea and melamine based on market demand and price trends, in order to reduce costs and cope with the challenges brought by price fluctuations.
In summary, the gradual increase in raw material urea prices in the second half of the year and the slight rise in prices of local melamine enterprises under cost pressure are the result of multiple factors working together. In the future, we should continue to pay attention to market dynamics, arrange production and procurement reasonably, and strengthen risk management to address potential challenges.

On April 2nd, the average market price in East China was 297990 yuan/ton, an increase of 3.91% compared to the previous trading day. The mainstream price range for 1 # tin ingots in the domestic spot tin market is 298500-299500 yuan/ton, with an average price of 299000 yuan/ton, an increase of 12000 yuan/ton from the previous trading day.

The early opening of Shanghai Tin rose, with a slight discount on the spot market basis. By the second trading session, the price trend had expanded, and the main contract of Shanghai Tin 2505 closed up 3.89% on the 2nd.
The largest tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been shut down, and the earthquake in Myanmar has hindered the resumption of tin production, exacerbating the shortage of tin supply and driving up tin prices significantly. Futures prices have risen sharply, reaching new highs during trading. Buyers’ fear of high prices has intensified, and short-term buying enthusiasm has been suppressed. Downstream enterprises are adopting a wait-and-see approach, resulting in a decrease in acceptance and shipment obstacles, making it difficult to increase short-term market activity.
In terms of follow-up, it is heard that Xiaopai has a discount of around 500-200 yuan/ton for May, Yunzi Tou has a discount of around 200 yuan/ton for May, and Yunxi has a discount of around 200 yuan/ton for May.

After hovering at the bottom for nearly two weeks, the domestic acrylonitrile market price showed a fluctuating rebound trend towards the end of the month. As of March 31st, the mainstream negotiation for container self pickup in East China ports is around 8900-9100 yuan/ton, with a price increase of 300-400 yuan/ton compared to the mid low point (8600-8700). The price for short distance delivery in Shandong market is around 8900-9100 yuan/ton, with a price increase of 300-400 yuan/ton compared to the mid low point (8600-8700).

Supply phase reduction
Some facilities in East China and Shandong have reduced or undergone maintenance. According to statistics, as of March 27th, the average capacity utilization rate of the domestic acrylonitrile industry reached 82.69%, a decrease of 6.49% from the mid month high of 89.18%. Therefore, there will be a temporary reduction in supply in the short term.
Industry inventory has slightly decreased
After the initial low price inventory reduction, the industry’s inventory has slightly decreased. According to statistics, as of March 27th, the inventory of domestic acrylonitrile factories was about 51000 tons, a decrease of 0.1 million tons from the mid month high. Although the inventory is still high, there is no pressure.
Downstream demand has rebounded slightly
The capacity utilization rate of major downstream industries of acrylonitrile has rebounded, among which the ABS capacity utilization rate is 72.8%, an increase of 1.3% from last week, and raw materials are purchased on demand.
Market forecast: The domestic acrylonitrile market is expected to fluctuate and rise, with industry capacity utilization gradually decreasing. There are also many maintenance plans in the second quarter, and new production capacity has not yet been released, resulting in a temporary reduction in supply in the short term. Moreover, after the initial low price inventory reduction, there is currently no pressure on the industry’s inventory, which provides conditions for market growth. However, considering that the overall supply is still abundant, the short-term market growth ma

y still be limited.

1、 Price trend
According to the monitoring of the commodity market analysis system of Shengyi Society, the domestic PVC spot market continued its downward trend from the previous month in March. As of March 31st, the average price of PVC in China was 4930 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.44% for the whole month.

2、 Market analysis
This month, the PVC spot market continued its downward trend, with a slight narrowing of the decline. Prices slightly turned red in the latter half of the month, but the rebound was limited and the overall decline has not changed.
Specifically, on the one hand, due to the weak performance of upstream crude oil and ethylene, coupled with the suppression of the futures market, the spot PVC market generally experienced a bearish trend. On the other hand, there is a certain pressure on supply and demand, and the spot market has not yet escaped the downward channel. There is basically no rebound trend after a decline in the market during the month, and the operating rate continues to be high. Production continues to increase, and there is a slight surplus of supply. At present, there is no signal of bottoming out and stabilizing in the market. Downstream procurement is mainly based on spot prices, with low enthusiasm for inquiry based procurement and a sluggish market atmosphere. The hanging order price is relatively low. Overall, it is still mainly driven by basic needs, and the trading atmosphere is average. As of March 31st, the mainstream price range of PVC SG5 electrical aggregate in China is mostly around 4880-5000 yuan/ton.
In terms of upstream calcium carbide, the price of calcium carbide has stopped falling since March, and the price range has been adjusted this month. According to data monitored by Business Society, the price increase of calcium carbide since March has been zero. Overall, calcium carbide lacks positive guidance and has limited support. With the weak performance of downstream PVC market, the price of calcium carbide may not stabilize and improve in the near future.
3、 Future forecast
The PVC analyst from Shengyi Society believes that the supply and demand of PVC will continue to remain weak in the short term, mainly due to the sustained high operating rates of manufacturers and the high inventory levels of both enterprises and the market. On the cost side, the upstream price of calcium carbide is unlikely to rebound, and the cost support is average. From the perspective of the futures market, the PVC futures market has shown weak performance in the later stage, which has affected the confidence of the spot market, and the spot market is generally bearish. It is expected that the PVC spot market will remain weak and volatile in April 2025, and we will closely monitor changes in the news.

According to the analysis of the Business Society’s market monitoring system, on March 28th, the reference market price for domestic silicon metal # 441 was 10780 yuan/ton. Compared with March 1st (the market price for silicon metal # 441 was 11180 yuan/ton), the price decreased by 400 yuan/ton, a decrease of 3.58%.

From the market monitoring system of Shengyi Society, it can be seen that the domestic spot market for silicon metal # 441 has shown an overall downward trend since March. Entering March, the overall performance of the silicon metal market has been sluggish, and the focus of market negotiations has shifted towards a lower level. As of March 28th, the reference market price for metal silicon 441 in East China is 10500-10700 yuan/ton, and the reference market price for metal silicon 441 # in Tianjin is 10400-10600 yuan/ton. The market price reference for metal silicon 441 # in Sichuan region is 10400~10700 yuan/ton. The market price reference for metal silicon 441 # in Huangpu Port area is 10600~10700 yuan/ton, with a price reduction of 100 yuan/ton.
analysis of influencing factors
In terms of supply and demand: In March, some silicon companies in certain regions experienced production shutdowns and reductions, while also resuming production and adding new capacity, resulting in a slight increase in overall supply of metallic silicon in the market. There is a certain supply pressure on the overall supply side of silicon metal, and the downstream demand for silicon metal is weak. The recovery of the demand side is slow, and the overall supply and demand transmission is hindered, resulting in poor market confidence.
In terms of raw materials: In March, the domestic market for metallic silicon raw materials, such as silica, remained stable. Downstream markets had weak demand for raw materials, and overall market adjustments were limited, providing moderate support for metallic silicon. At present, the ex factory price of low-grade silica ore in Yunnan is around 330-350 yuan/ton. The ex factory price of high-grade silica ore in Inner Mongolia is around 350-380 yuan/ton. The ex factory price of high-grade silica ore in Hubei is around 400-450 yuan/ton. The ex factory price of high-grade silica ore in Jiangxi is around 430-460 yuan/ton.
Market analysis in the future
At present, the trading atmosphere in the metal silicon market is light, and downstream factories mainly purchase for essential needs. At the beginning of the week, the focus of negotiations in the metal silicon spot market narrowly declined. During the mid week and weekend periods, there is a confrontation between demand side price suppression and supply side price increase. Some regions have a slight trend of offering discounts after increasing production, but there are also some regions where the cost pressure is low and the willingness is not strong, leading to a stalemate in the overall market operation.

1、 Trend analysis

According to monitoring data from Shengyi Society, copper prices rose sharply in March. At the beginning of the month, the copper price was 76846.67 yuan/ton, and at the end of the month, the copper price rose sharply to 81536.67 yuan/ton, with an overall increase of 6.1% and a year-on-year increase of 13.83%.
According to the Business Society’s current chart, copper spot prices in March were mostly higher than futures prices, with the main contract being the expected price two months later, and the expected future price may be under pressure.
According to LME inventory, LME copper inventory slightly decreased in March. As of the end of the month, LME copper inventory was 216750 tons, up 16.97% from the beginning of the month.
Macro wise: In March 2025, the global economy is facing many uncertainties. Concerns about a US economic recession have intensified, with global manufacturing PMI continuing to decline since June. The US job market is weak, and there is growing concern in the market about the US economy falling into recession. At the same time, the Federal Reserve has slowed down its balance sheet tightening, while the US dollar remains high, putting some pressure on the global copper market. The US government launched a copper import security investigation on February 25th, and the market expects that copper tariffs may accelerate their implementation. This policy is expected to have a significant impact on copper prices, driving them up. In addition, the economic stimulus policies and demand expectations of major economies such as China have also had a positive impact on the copper market.
Supply side: The global copper production growth rate is expected to slow down in 2025, with a projected supply growth rate of only 1.3%. Chile, Peru and other major producing countries have seen lower than expected production growth due to tightened environmental policies and declining ore grades. Chinese copper smelters are facing dual pressures of overcapacity and tight raw material supply. Some smelters will start equipment maintenance in March 2025, resulting in a decrease in capacity utilization. Global copper mining project reserves are gradually depleting, new projects are scarce, ore supply is limited, and the problem of overcapacity in smelting still exists.
Downstream: The new energy vehicle industry continues to develop, and it is expected that the global sales growth rate of new energy vehicles will be around 23.85% by 2025, which will bring a new increase in copper demand of 656000 tons. In addition, the demand for copper in new energy sectors such as photovoltaics and wind power is steadily increasing, providing strong support for copper prices. In 2025, the demand for China’s power grid will remain stable, and the production of household air conditioners from March to May will continue to grow rapidly, supporting the demand for copper. At the same time, although the global manufacturing PMI has fallen slightly, it is still in the expansion range overall, and the demand for copper remains stable.
According to the annual price comparison chart of Shengyi Society, in the past five years, copper prices have mostly risen in April.
In summary, as the end of the month approaches, the US automobile tariff policy has been implemented and the possibility of negotiated exemptions has been clearly ruled out. Federal Reserve officials have warned that trade barriers will exacerbate imported inflationary pressures, and the strengthening of the US dollar will suppress commodity prices. As a result, US copper prices have fallen from their high levels. The fundamentals show a mixed pattern of long and short positions: the sudden force majeure event at the Altonorte smelter in Chile on the supply side, coupled with the tightening trend of global copper mine supply, still maintains stable cost support; On the spot side, there is still a strong demand for copper in the domestic market, but high prices are suppressing demand. As the end of the month and the Qingming holiday approach, there is a lack of downstream willingness to replenish inventory, and there is a strong fear of high prices among end-users. Against the backdrop of weak supply and demand, copper prices lack trend breaking momentum and may continue to fluctuate at high levels in the short term.

According to the monitoring of the commodity market analysis system of Shengyi Society, the magnesium ingot market in Shaanxi region stopped falling this week (3.22-3.26), with an average market price of 15966 yuan/ton at the beginning of the week and 15825 yuan/ton at the end of the week, a decrease of 0.89%.

Supply and demand side

Magnesium prices saw a slight correction in the last week of March. At present, the inventory pressure of factories is at a relatively low level, but the accounting results of overall operating conditions still show significant challenges. Supported by cost factors, factories have a strong willingness to maintain price stability. Most factories are still in the stage of reducing production.

At present, there is no significant sign of market demand recovery, and there is no major positive news to boost market confidence. Therefore, it is expected that the magnesium market will still face considerable operational pressure in the short term. Downstream users are only satisfied with maintaining basic procurement needs, and the number of new orders is relatively limited. In this context, some manufacturers choose to slightly lower their prices to cope with market changes, while others insist on maintaining current prices unchanged, resulting in low overall transaction activity in the market.

Raw material end

The price of Fugu 75 silicon iron remained stable compared to the middle of last week. The silicon iron market is currently in a stable state, with futures prices fluctuating upwards and then falling back. The spot market is slightly weak but overall stable in a stalemate. In the Fugu orchid charcoal market, orchid charcoal prices have shown a weak trend, and companies have successively implemented price reduction measures, resulting in a slight decrease in quotations.

comprehensive analysis

In summary, downstream industries have weak demand, mainly focusing on purchasing to meet basic needs. Market inquiries and transaction activity have decreased, and the transaction atmosphere appears relatively quiet. It is expected that the short-term adjustment of magnesium prices within the range will not be significant.

Last week (March 17-23, 2025), the market for the main raw material of viscose staple fiber, dissolved pulp, was mainly stagnant, and the cost performance was average; Downstream cotton yarn enterprises are restocking according to demand, but demand has not improved and remains weak. The trading activity on the market is average, and many operators are adopting a cautious and wait-and-see attitude. The market price of viscose staple fiber is weak and stable for the time being.

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyi Society, as of March 23, the average market price of viscose staple fiber was 13600 yuan/ton, which was the same as the previous week’s price.

The main raw material dissolution slurry remains stable

Last week (March 17-23, 2025), the main raw material dissolution pulp market was in a stalemate. As of March 23, the price of domestically produced dissolution pulp was around 7600 yuan/ton, the price of external broad-leaved pulp was around 930 US dollars/ton, and the price of coniferous pulp was around 1030 US dollars/ton. The auxiliary liquid alkali market and sulfuric acid market continue to maintain stable prices, while the cost support for adhesive short fibers remains weak and stable.

Good supply and demand are hard to find

Last week (March 17-23, 2025), the on-site supply gradually increased, and downstream yarns mostly maintained their demand, resulting in poor shipments and low enthusiasm for picking up adhesive short fibers. Some adhesive short fiber factories saw an increase in physical inventory levels, with limited support from the supply side.

The downstream cotton yarn market prices have not changed much. As of now, the price of ring spun human cotton yarn 30S in Jiangsu region is around 17550 yuan/ton. However, due to insufficient orders in the terminal market, the shipment situation of yarn factories is not ideal, and there is still a certain amount of raw material inventory and finished product inventory, resulting in a weak willingness to purchase adhesive short fibers, and it is difficult to find favorable support from the demand side.

Future forecast

From a cost perspective, the main material dissolution slurry market is dominated by consolidation; From the perspective of supply and demand, there may be a slight increase in on-site supply, while industry inventory may remain at normal levels. Downstream markets or consumption of raw material inventory are the main focus, and there has been no significant improvement on the demand side. Overall, the market lacks positive news to boost it. Business analysts predict that there will be little price change in the domestic adhesive short fiber market in the short term, with prices expected to be accepted at 13600-13700 yuan/ton.

As of March 24th, the benchmark price of melamine in Shengyi Society was 6050 yuan/ton, unchanged from last week’s price of 6050 yuan/ton. This indicates that the overall market trend is stable. From a longer-term perspective, although the price of melamine has fluctuated, there has not been a significant increase or decrease in recent times.

Due to equipment aging, malfunctions, or maintenance needs, some melamine production units may still undergo planned maintenance this week. These maintenance activities are usually notified in advance and minimize the impact on production as much as possible. The implementation of the maintenance plan will have an impact on the supply and demand relationship of the melamine market. If maintenance leads to a decrease in supply while demand remains stable or increases, it may have a certain impact on market prices. The demand for melamine in downstream industries such as sheet metal and coatings remains stable without significant growth or decline. This stable downstream demand has to some extent supported the smooth operation of the melamine market.

Some melamine production enterprises may respond to fluctuations in raw material prices by adjusting inventory. This inventory adjustment mechanism has to some extent stabilized market prices and reduced the direct impact of raw material price fluctuations on the market. Although there may still be some volatility in the future raw material urea market, the impact of current raw material prices on the melamine market is relatively limited. This is due to the combined effect of market supply and demand balance and inventory adjustment mechanism. As of March 24th, the benchmark price of urea in Shengyi Society was 1931.00 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.06% compared to the beginning of this month (1892.00 yuan/ton).

According to the market analysis report, the market size of melamine is expected to continue to grow. For example, the global melamine market is expected to reach approximately $7.5 billion by 2025. This growth trend provides broad development space for the melamine market.

Although the melamine market remained stable this week, there is still some uncertainty in the future market trend. Fluctuations in raw material prices, changes in downstream demand, and policy adjustments may all have an impact on market prices. Therefore, enterprises need to closely monitor market dynamics and policy changes, and develop reasonable business strategies to cope with potential market risks.

In summary, the melamine market was mainly stable this week, thanks to the combined effects of multiple factors such as market supply and demand balance, stable production capacity, inventory regulation, and relatively stable raw material prices. However, there is still some uncertainty in the future market, and companies need to respond flexibly.

At the end of March, the domestic ABS market continued to trend weakly, with most spot prices of various grades falling. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyi Society, as of March 24th, the average price of ABS sample products was 11337.5 yuan/ton, with a price level increase or decrease of -2.89% compared to the beginning of the month.

Fundamental analysis

Supply level: As we enter late March, the operating rate of the domestic ABS industry has shown significant fluctuations, with overall load slightly decreasing by 2% to around 71% compared to mid March. The average weekly production remains at a super high level of 120000 tons, and the inventory level of aggregation enterprises is at a high level of over 190000 tons, indicating that the supply of goods is still very abundant. There has been no improvement in petrochemical plant orders, and traders are lagging behind in terms of goods delivery. Actual orders continue to yield profits, and there are more occurrences of orders being shipped. Overall, the supply side has poor support for ABS spot prices during the ten day period.

Cost factor: In late March, there was no improvement in the trend of ABS upstream materials, and the support for ABS cost side was average. At present, the supply-demand contradiction in acrylonitrile has not eased, and over 80% of the industry’s high load has resulted in abundant supply on site. After the early decline, it has fallen to the theoretical production cost line, and the entry of terminal procurement at low prices has gradually strengthened its role in supporting the price of acrylonitrile. The market has hit the bottom temporarily, and the downward trend has slowed down. The acrylonitrile market is expected to remain stagnant and consolidate in the future.

At the end of March, the butadiene market was mainly consolidating horizontally. In the first half of the month, the on-site transactions were weak, and the market momentum was not good. However, the downstream synthetic rubber futures market has improved, coupled with the increasing number of mainstream enterprises in the East China region facing temporary shutdowns. Under long short hedging, some merchants have attempted to raise prices. The current atmosphere in the spot market is calm, and market prices may consolidate.

The weak operation of styrene was the main trend at the end of March. There are many imported sources of pure benzene raw materials, and the shipments of Shandong’s local refining enterprises have fallen short of expectations. At the same time, there has been an increase in downstream maintenance, and downstream demand for gas is average. Holders of goods are actively shipping, and prices continue to fall, dragging down the styrene market. However, the subsequent maintenance of styrene is increasing, and the supply is expected to tighten. Downstream demand support is essential, and profits have slightly recovered. It is expected that the short-term market will mainly focus on narrow consolidation and operation.

On the demand side: The terminal side continues the previous flat pattern, and downstream buying is still lagging behind at the end of March. The load of terminal factories is generally flat, and the purchasing logic tends to be weak in demand and bottom fishing. The atmosphere of on-site purchasing is sluggish, and the flow of goods is slow. Overall, the demand side has weak support for the ABS market.

Future forecast

At the end of March, the domestic ABS market fluctuated and fell. The performance of the upstream three materials is poor, and the comprehensive support for ABS cost is weak. The load of the ABS polymerization plant remains stable with a slight decrease, while the inventory level remains high. Weak consumption on the demand side and insufficient procurement by downstream enterprises. Business analysts believe that the ABS market will have strong supply and weak demand in the long term, and it is difficult to find any positive results. In the short term, the market will still be dominated by weak consolidation.