Raw Material Prices Continue to Rise, Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride Market Remains Firm in China (12.8-12.12)

December 12 news

According to the analysis system, as of December 12, the benchmark price of hydrofluoric acid in China was 12,733.33 CNY/ton, an increase of 1.6% from the end of last month.

Raw Materials: This week, sulfuric acid prices continued to rise, putting upward pressure on the costs of hydrofluoric acid producers. Fluorite prices remained relatively stable, and overall, the raw material supply continues to provide adequate support. The anhydrous hydrogen fluoride market remained stable. As of December 12, the benchmark price for sulfuric acid stood at 1,045.00 CNY per ton, representing an 8.01% increase compared to the beginning of this month (967.50 CNY per ton).

On the demand side: As the year draws to a close, downstream refrigerant manufacturers are nearing the exhaustion of their production quotas, resulting in generally weak demand and a focus on procurement based on actual needs. Most players are adopting a wait-and-see approach, with relatively low purchasing enthusiasm. Overall, demand for hydrogen fluoride remains weak, and the market is expected to remain stable but subdued in the near term.

Market Forecast: The price of fluorite raw material remains weakly stable, while the market price of sulfuric acid continues to rise. Cost pressures persist, and coupled with weak downstream demand—where buyers are primarily driven by immediate needs—the overall downstream consumption capacity remains insufficient. It is expected that the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride market will likely remain firm in the near term. Further attention should be paid to changes in market supply and demand.