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Analysis of liquid ammonia: Prices in key areas of China’s liquid ammonia market remain stable for now. Author/Source: Date: 2016-11-24 Clicks: 4 On November 23, prices in key areas of China’s liquid ammonia market stayed stable, with slight increases in the Two Lakes region. Currently, the mainstream acceptance price in Shijiazhuang, Hebei is 2,330–2,340 yuan per ton, while the ex-plant acceptance price in Cangzhou is 2,500 yuan per ton ； In northern Shandong, the cash price is 2410–2560 yuan per ton, while in the Linyi area, the price upon delivery after acceptance is 2650–2680 yuan per ton ； In Jiangsu province, the mainstream price for goods delivered upon acceptance in northern Jiangsu is 2650–2700 yuan per ton, while in southern Jiangsu it is 2750–2780 yuan per ton ； In northern Anhui, the prevailing price for acceptance is 2,490–2,500 yuan per ton, while in southern Anhui the prevailing cash price is 2,560 yuan per ton ； The regional average price in Henan is 2,300 yuan per ton, while in Shangcai it is 2,400 yuan per ton ； The prevailing price for liquid ammonia in Hubei is 2,550–2,600 yuan per ton, with actual transaction prices ranging from 2,480 to 2,550 yuan per ton ； The mainstream price in Hunan is around 2,700 yuan per ton. Future outlook: Supported by costs, the liquid ammonia market is not at risk of a significant decline in the short term; however, strong resistance from end-users may prevent prices from rising further significantly. Pay special attention to the impact of environmental inspections in Hebei region on the operation of liquid ammonia plants and related industries, as well as the development of the phosphate fertilizer market in the Two Lakes region. (China Agri-Media)