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Urea price trends across China on December 3 / Author/Source: Yuege Agri Supplies Network / Date: 2019-12-03 / Clicks: 43. The urea market remains strong, with active trading activity; some companies have continuously raised prices in certain regions where they are offered at low costs. In recent days, the cash collection situation for urea factories in the domestic market has been favorable. The operating capacity of downstream industries has increased slightly, leading to higher demand for urea. There has also been active trading related to farmers’ preparations for fertilization at the grassroots level. Additionally, some companies have export orders, and the advance orders received by manufacturers provide a solid support. It is expected that the domestic urea market will remain stable with only slight price increases in the short term; going forward, attention will be focused on the purchasing behavior of compound fertilizer manufacturers and the progress of agricultural fertilizer preparation. Hualu Hengsheng’s medium-sized particles are priced at 1690 (a rise of 10), while large-sized particles cost 1830 (a rise of 30). Hebei Dongguang’s small-sized particles are priced at 1670 (no change); Henan Xinlianxin’s particles are also priced at 1690 (no change). Shanxi Fengxi’s particles cost 1600 (no change), Jiangsu Linggu’s particles are priced at 1770 (no change), Anhui Haoyuan’s particles range from 1710 to 1730 (no change). Inner Mongolia Boda’s particles cost 1440 (no change). Shaanxi Shanhua’s particles are priced at 1670–1620 (no change), and Xinjiang Yankuang’s particles cost 1310 (no change). In Shandong, prices dropped by 10 yuan per ton in some cases; large-grained products saw increases of 30–40 yuan per ton in certain areas. In Henan, prices rose by 10 yuan per ton in some places, while in Jiangsu they increased by 10–20 yuan per ton. In Anhui, prices increased by 20 yuan per ton in some areas, and in Shanxi they rose by 10–20 yuan per ton. In Inner Mongolia, prices increased by 40 yuan per ton, and in Xinjiang, prices rose by 20 yuan per ton in some cases. Currently, domestic compound fertilizer manufacturers are purchasing only small quantities of goods. There is some stockpiling of wheat fertilizers for winter use in agriculture. Domestic demand for urea remains at normal levels; transactions in the end-market are relatively sluggish, with slight price declines in certain areas. However, many companies have orders for exports as well as pre-orders that need to be shipped, so some have suspended taking new orders and show a strong willingness to maintain high prices. It is expected that domestic urea prices will continue to fluctuate at relatively high levels in the near future. In the later stage, special attention will be paid to the impact of environmental protection and related policies on the operation of upstream and downstream urea production facilities. In Shandong region, the ex-factory price for small particles is 1,690–1,720 yuan per ton; the prevailing transaction price is around 1,670–1,690 yuan per ton. In Linyi market, the transaction price is approximately 1,730 yuan per ton, while in Heze market it’s around 1,710–1,720 yuan per ton. Prices remain stable for now. In Hebei region, the ex-factory price for small particles is around 1,680–1,710 yuan per ton, with the prevailing transaction price at around 1,670–1,690 yuan per ton. Some companies have raised their prices by 10 yuan per ton. In Henan region, the ex-factory price for small particles is 1,680–1,700 yuan per ton, with prices remaining stable for now. In Anhui region, the prevailing ex-factory price for small particles is around 1,740–1,770 yuan per ton; some manufacturers have increased their prices by 20 yuan per ton. In Jiangsu region, the prevailing price for small and medium-sized particles is around 1,770 yuan per ton, with the actual transaction price ranging from 1,750–1,770 yuan per ton. Since the weekend, some companies have raised their prices by 10–30 yuan per ton. In Shanxi region, the freight cost for transporting small particles is around 1,610 yuan per ton, while for large particles it’s around 1,600 yuan per ton. Some companies have increased their prices by 10–20 yuan per ton. In Inner Mongolia region, the prevailing transaction price for small particles is around 1,460–1,520 yuan per ton; some companies have raised their prices by 10 yuan per ton. In Hubei region, the prevailing price for small particles is 1,700–1,720 yuan per ton, with prices remaining stable. In Shaanxi region, the local sales price for small particles is around 1,670 yuan per ton, while the price for shipments to other areas is around 1,620 yuan per ton. Prices remain stable. In Guangxi region, the prevailing wholesale price for small particles is around 1,880–1,900 yuan per ton, with prices rising by 20 yuan per ton. In Sichuan region, the ex-factory price for small particles is around 1,600–1,810 yuan per ton, with prices remaining stable. In Guangdong region, the prevailing wholesale price for small particles is around 1,880–1,890 yuan per ton; since the weekend, prices have risen by 10–30 yuan per ton. In Xinjiang region, the ex-factory and transaction prices are around 1,360–1,450 yuan per ton, with prices remaining stable. In Jilin region, the price for small urea particles is around 1,790–1,820 yuan per ton, with prices remaining stable. In Heilongjiang region, the transaction price for small urea particles is around 1,720 yuan per ton, with prices remaining stable. In Liaoning region, the freight cost for transporting small urea particles is around 1,620–1,720 yuan per ton, and the actual transaction price can be negotiated. Prices remain stable. In Shanxi and Inner Mongolia regions, some upstream manufacturers with large amounts of goods pending shipment have continued to raise their ex-factory prices, while those with less goods pending shipment have seen relatively stable prices. New orders are being handled at a moderate pace. As current traders and downstream factories process the low-priced goods from earlier periods, supply in markets such as Linyi and Guangzhou has become concentrated, leading to a slight decline in prices at the higher end of these markets. From the perspective of supply and demand, production by upstream gas producer companies has declined, while demand on the downstream side remains decent; activity in the Northeast market has increased significantly. It is expected that the market will remain in a weak and volatile state during the first half of this week; once the current backlog is somewhat reduced, new rounds of purchases are likely to follow.