Liquid ammonia prices are rising again

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The current price of liquid ammonia in the Northern Xinjiang region is 1500

Liquid ammonia prices continue to rise. Author/Source: Date: 2016-03-17. Clicks: 29. On March 16, domestic liquid ammonia prices continued to increase. In Anhui region, the price of liquid ammonia has increased by 20 yuan per ton. Currently, the prevailing price in northern Anhui is 2060–2200 yuan per ton, while the actual transaction price is 1960–2000 yuan per ton; supply in this area is relatively tight. The price of liquid ammonia in Shandong region is rising steadily, with the mainstream cash price at the factory in northern Shandong ranging from 1,880 to 1,980 yuan per ton ； The mainstream acceptance rate in Linyi is 2,200 yuan per ton, while the actual transaction price ranges from 2,120 to 2,160 yuan per ton; sales are progressing fairly well. 　　Future market forecast: Domestic liquid ammonia prices are expected to rise by another 20–30 yuan per ton, with supply shortages remaining in the region. A shortage of supply is expected to persist in the short term, and ammonia prices are likely to rise in the near future. (China Agri-Media Network)

Tumble! Liquid Ammonia – Author/Source: China Fertilizer Network – Date: 2016-03-16 – Clicks: 20. Recently, the liquid ammonia market has seen a widespread increase in prices, which is something that hasn’t happened in a while. Prices of liquid ammonia have risen in the East and Central China regions, while in some areas of North China, prices have remained stable but are still on the rise. This trend is mainly due to a significant decrease in the operating rates of liquid ammonia production facilities. While taking all factors into account, this wave of price increases is not likely to last long nor will the rises be significant; it cannot fundamentally reverse the sluggish market situation for liquid ammonia. Nevertheless, it provides some comfort to companies, indicating a temporary relative balance between supply and demand. Currently, the prevailing ex-plant prices for liquid ammonia in some of the main production areas in China are around 1,550–2,300 yuan per ton, with prices negotiable upon transaction. 　　At present, the upward trend of liquid ammonia in local markets has slowed down, with limited increases remaining; yet there is still some room for further rise. It’s hard not to exclaim: Keep rising! Liquid ammonia guy. The factors driving its price trend can be summarized as follows: On the one hand, the operating rate of liquid ammonia manufacturers is relatively low. In the main domestic production areas of liquid ammonia, its market price is greatly influenced by the price of urea; however, the operating rate is also one of the key factors affecting its price trend. In regions such as Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan, a number of liquid ammonia manufacturers have plans to carry out internal/external maintenance on their facilities; as a result, the supply of liquid ammonia decreases, giving the liquid ammonia market a brief respite. The liquid ammonia production facilities of Shandong Hongri Akang and Ningyang Yangshengda have ceased operations for inspections; the Mingshui Dahuaha plant is not operating at full capacity, resulting in a shortage in supply. In the markets of northern and southern Shandong, the reference prices for liquid ammonia sold on a cash basis have increased by 1,860–1,940 yuan per ton, or 2,080 yuan per ton, or slightly less ； Due to temporary maintenance at the Jiangsu Shilian liquid ammonia plant, the prevailing factory price is 2100–2170 yuan per ton; some transactions may result in a slightly lower price ； The production capacity of the liquid ammonia plant in Linquan, Anhui, is currently insufficient. Samsung Chemical plans to carry out maintenance work for about a week, while Haoyuan Chemical maintains a low level of ammonia output. As a result, the supply of liquid ammonia is somewhat tight. The prevailing reference price for sales at the factory is around 1960–2050 yuan per ton ； Due to maintenance work on some units at Henan Jin Kai, the supply of liquid ammonia has decreased significantly; as a result, the current market price for this product at factories is around 1900–2000 yuan per ton. Additionally, an accident at a factory in Hebei has led to the temporary suspension of operations at the liquid ammonia production facility, resulting in a significant reduction in the local supply of liquid ammonia, which could drive up its prices. 　　On the other hand, downstream demand provides support. The main destination of liquid ammonia is fertilizer production, including compound fertilizers and ammonium chloride. Although the market conditions for these two types of fertilizers have been modest recently, there are signs of improvement. For instance, the operating rates of compound fertilizer manufacturers are gradually increasing. Apart from some areas in Hebei where production has declined due to certain factors, resulting in poor demand for liquid ammonia, most compound fertilizer manufacturers in other regions are operating at over 50% capacity or even at full capacity. It is also reported that there are new compound fertilizer plants coming online in Inner Mongolia, which will increase their demand for liquid ammonia. In short, the demand for liquid ammonia as a raw material is expected to grow steadily ； The price of ammonium chloride, a type of low-cost nitrogen fertilizer, is showing an upward trend. Supply is somewhat tight in the markets of Tianjin, the Northeast, and Hubei. Although prices remain stable in other markets for now, summer fertilizer demand will arise in April, leading to an increase in both the price and production of ammonium chloride; this in turn will result in an increased demand for the raw material, liquid ammonia. 　　Finally, local urea prices rose. Recently, the price of urea has remained stable with some increases in certain areas. In Hebei Province, strong agricultural demand has led to factory prices rising to 1250–1270 yuan per ton. In Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, preparations for rice cultivation have begun, resulting in an increase of 10–20 yuan per ton in factory prices. In Anhui Province, the higher end of factory prices increased by 20 yuan per ton, reaching 1290–1340 yuan per ton. In Jiangsu Province, the higher end of factory prices rose by 10 yuan per ton, to 1330–1380 yuan per ton. For liquid ammonia producers, this situation allows them to adjust the production volume between liquid ammonia and urea as needed, which can help maintain upward pressure on liquid ammonia prices. 　　Overall, supply and demand are the key factors influencing the price trend of liquid ammonia. Although the liquid ammonia market is still experiencing an oversupply at present, the positive effects of these two factors have played a significant role in driving up prices in recent times. In short, as demand improves and production levels by liquid ammonia manufacturers remain low, it is expected that prices of liquid ammonia could increase to some extent in the short term.

On March 24, the domestic liquid ammonia market saw widespread price increases today. In Anhui, the price of liquid ammonia has risen by 30 yuan per ton; in Jiangsu, prices have increased by 30–50 yuan per ton. In northern Shandong, prices have gone up by 30–50 yuan per ton, while in Cangzhou, Hebei, prices have increased by 30 yuan. 　　Market forecast for the future: Today, the domestic liquid ammonia market is seeing overall price increases. Demand from end-users remains satisfactory, and although there is still a shortage of supply in certain areas, this situation has eased to some extent. It is expected that the liquid ammonia market will remain stable with only slight fluctuations in prices in the near term, with prices possibly continuing to rise in areas where supply is limited. 　　Liquid ammonia market conditions in various regions: The liquid ammonia price in Anhui region has risen by 30 yuan. Currently, the mainstream price in northern Anhui is 2,260–2,360 yuan per ton, with actual transaction prices ranging from 2,100–2,180 yuan per ton (as there is a limited supply of lower-quality goods intended for existing customers). For higher-quality products, the price is 2,230 yuan per ton. In southern Anhui, the cash price is 2,280 yuan per ton, while the actual transaction price is 2,180 yuan per ton; sales are performing fairly well. 　　The market price of liquid ammonia in Jiangsu region has risen by 30–50 yuan; the latest bidding price for delivery to end-users is 2,340 yuan per ton, leaving some room for maneuver for traders. Currently, the main trading price for acceptance in northern Jiangsu is between 2,240 and 2,290 yuan per ton, while in southern Jiangsu it is 2,430 yuan per ton; sales remain steady. 　　In the Shandong region, the liquid ammonia market in northern Shandong has seen a price increase of 30–50 yuan; in Linyi, prices remain stable for now with an expectation of further increases. The mainstream cash price in northern Shandong is 2,000–2,060 yuan per ton at the factory ； The mainstream acceptance price in Linyi is 2,250 yuan per ton, while the actual transaction price is 2,200 yuan per ton; sales are progressing fairly well. 　　In the Hebei region, the liquid ammonia market in Shijiazhuang remains stable, while prices in Cangzhou have risen by 30 yuan. Currently, the prevailing offer price for liquid ammonia is around 2,000–2,040 yuan per ton, while the actual transaction price is between 1,950–2,000 yuan per ton. In the Cangzhou area, the offer price is 2,080 yuan per ton, and sales are progressing fairly well.

Liquid ammonia: Slight local adjustments Author/Source: Date: 2016-04-07 Clicks: 12 On April 7, the reference price for high-quality liquid ammonia in China was 2,206.67 yuan per ton; market prices for liquid ammonia in the main production areas saw a slight increase, with minor local adjustments. In the Hebei region, there was a slight increase, around 50 yuan per ton. In the Hebei region, the price is around 1,990–2,220 yuan per ton. In the Shandong region, the acceptance price is around 2250–2350 yuan per ton, with room for negotiation regarding the actual transaction price. The overall price of urea in the domestic market downstream remains stable, with some areas showing a surface stability while underlying price declines occur. The trading atmosphere in the market is cautious, and the overall market situation is **. It is expected that liquid ammonia prices will remain ** in the short term.

Weekly Review of Liquid Ammonia: Strong market demand Author/Source: Date: 2016-04-11 Clicks: 1 Domestic market: Last week (April 2–4), the domestic liquid ammonia market saw strong demand, with prices continuing to rise slightly. The price of liquid ammonia in the Hebei region has risen by about 100 yuan per ton. The equipment at Jinshi Gaocheng is under continuous maintenance, and the Huanghua plant is back in operation; no inventory is available for export. The prevailing transaction price for liquid ammonia is 2100–2150 yuan per ton ； In the Jiangsu region, the liquid ammonia market saw poor sales during the Qingming holiday, with prices dropping by 50-100 yuan. The prevailing transaction price in northern Jiangsu was 2320-2350 yuan per ton, while in southern Jiangsu it was 2430-2500 yuan per ton ； The liquid ammonia market in Anhui remains stable, with ample supply in the region. The actual transaction price in northern Anhui is 2,260–2,300 yuan per ton, while the reference price in southern Anhui is 2,400 yuan per ton. In the Shandong region, the liquid ammonia market is showing a steady upward trend of 50–70 yuan per ton; the prevailing cash price at factories in northern Shandong is 2170–2230 yuan per ton ； The actual transaction price for mainstream acceptance in Linyi is 2,280–2,290 yuan per ton, with steady sales volume. 　　Future outlook: Due to the implementation of policies aimed at reducing production capacity, along with increasing inventory levels at ports, the price of upstream anthracite has remained largely unchanged; moreover, there is little support in terms of costs related to liquid ammonia. The downstream fertilizer industry has entered its peak season, with average operating rates and a sharp increase in demand for raw materials. Prices of liquid ammonia are expected to continue rising in the short term.