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The domestic chlor-alkali market remains stable with only slight fluctuations. Driven down by falling PVC futures, transaction prices in PVC markets across the country saw a slight decline. The caustic soda market has remained stable, with overall shipments being flexible. The recent ban on the import of used plastics will provide some support for the market for new chlor-alkali materials; it is expected that prices in this sector will remain high and stable in the coming period. PVC Morning Update: Last Friday, the domestic PVC market saw a slight decline. After some long-position holders in PVC futures withdrew their funds, trading in the spot market slowed down, with a strong atmosphere of caution among market participants. Type 5 ordinary calcium carbide material: the prevailing price in South China is 6,870–6,930 yuan per ton, for pick-up in place ； The mainstream price in East China is 6,800–6,900 yuan per ton, for pick-up in person ； The mainstream price in Shandong is 6,680–6,750 yuan per ton ex-warehouse, while in Hebei it is 6,590–6,640 yuan per ton ex-warehouse. Fundamentally, supported by a tight supply of upstream raw material calcium carbide, as well as the positive impact of news regarding a ban on the import of waste plastics, manufacturers remain firm. End-users are resistant to high-priced suppliers and approach purchases with caution. The trend of futures is still unclear at present, and a cautious attitude prevails in the market; it is expected that PVC prices will fluctuate at high levels in the coming period. Sodium hydroxide morning update: Domestic sodium hydroxide market prices remained stable last Friday. In the liquid caustic market, prices remain stable across different regions, with transactions being conducted on a flexible basis. Production at caustic soda manufacturers in the northwest region is operating at normal levels; market supply remains relatively stable, prices remain unchanged for now, and sales activity is moderate. Environmental inspections in Xinjiang remain rigorous. The old production site of Junzheng is still under maintenance for parking purposes; environmental supervision in Xinjiang remains strict. Zhongyan Jilantai also plans to carry out maintenance at the end of July, and these factors continue to have a positive impact on supply levels. Sodium hydroxide is expected to remain at high levels in the short term. Pay attention to today’s manufacturers’ price adjustment policies. (Wanshangtai cp.wst.net has high-quality caustic soda and additive resources available; please contact Mr. Liang at 18922718325)