This week, the domestic anhydrous hydrogen fluoride market operated steadily (2.9-2.13)

February 13 news

This week, the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride market in China operated steadily. According to the analysis system, as of February 13th, the benchmark price of hydrofluoric acid was 13066.67 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.26% from last month.

Raw Materials Side: This week, the price of fluorite—a key raw material—remained stable at a high level, providing reasonable cost support on the raw materials side. According to analysis systems, as of February 13, the benchmark price for fluorite was 3,425.00 CNY per ton, up 0.18% from the beginning of this month (3,418.75 CNY per ton).

On the demand side: The downstream sector is experiencing the off-season, and demand continues to weaken. Terminal operating rates have been slightly reduced. In the refrigerant industry—the largest downstream segment—production quotas are nearly exhausted as the year draws to a close, resulting in overall weak demand. Most companies are focusing on depleting existing inventories and placing small, on-demand orders. It is expected that anhydrous hydrogen fluoride will likely trade in a range-bound, consolidating pattern before the holidays.

Market Forecast: The price of fluorite raw material remains supported at a high level, while downstream demand remains weak, with purchasing driven primarily by essential needs. As a result, demand-side support is weakening. It is expected that the market price of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride will likely fluctuate and consolidate in the near term. Further attention should be paid to changes in market supply and demand.