1、 Price trend

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, the price of chlorinated paraffin has fallen this month. On December 1st, the average market price of domestic chlorinated paraffin 52 was 5533 yuan/ton. On December 25th, the average market price of domestic chlorinated paraffin 52 was 5433 yuan/ton. This month, the price of chlorinated paraffin decreased by 1.81%.

2、 Market analysis

The domestic price of chlorinated paraffin slightly decreased in December. In early December, the price of chlorinated paraffin decreased. The prices of raw material liquid wax and liquid chlorine have been lowered, resulting in insufficient cost support. Downstream demand procurement, there is no significant improvement on the demand side. Manufacturers and distributors are mainly observing and adjusting prices flexibly according to costs. In mid to late December, the price of chlorinated paraffin remained stable. The prices of raw materials fluctuate, with market fluctuations and average cost support. Downstream on-demand procurement, limited market trading, and manufacturers and distributors mainly observe and stabilize prices. As of December 25th, the ex factory price of 52 environmentally friendly chlorinated paraffins in Anhui region is around 5600 yuan/ton, and the national standard market price of 52 chlorinated paraffins in Shandong region is around 5100-5400 yuan/ton.

According to the weekly ups and downs from September 25, 2023 to December 18, 2023, it can be seen that the domestic chlorinated paraffin cycle saw mixed ups and downs. There was a significant decline in December, with the largest decline of -1.81% in the week of December 4th.

In terms of raw material liquid wax, the price of liquid wax has fluctuated this month, fluctuating with fluctuations in the crude oil market. In terms of raw material liquid chlorine, the price of liquid chlorine has fluctuated and fallen this month. The market trading atmosphere is weak, and manufacturers are flexible in adjusting prices and shipping.

3、 Future Market Forecast

According to analysts from Shengyishe Chlorinated Paraffin, the market trend of raw material liquid wax has been improving recently, and the price of raw material liquid chlorine is weakening, resulting in a mix of rising and falling costs. Downstream demand performance is poor, with multi-dimensional support for essential procurement, average market trading, and stable pricing for enterprise shipments. It is expected that the price of chlorinated paraffin will stabilize and operate in the short term.