According to the data monitoring of business news agency, as of March 2, the average reference price of 30% grade phosphorus ore in mainstream areas in China was around 423.3 yuan / ton. Compared with the price at the end of February (403.3 yuan / ton on February 26), the average price increased by 20 yuan / ton, or 4.96%; compared with the price at the beginning of January (396.6 yuan / ton on January 1), the average price increased by 24 yuan / ton, or 6.72%.

After the Spring Festival, in late February, the domestic phosphorus ore market as a whole maintained a temporary stable consolidation and operation, mainly on the sidelines. In the first week after the festival, the overall start-up of the mine was at a low level. Near the end of February, the downstream demand gradually recovered, and the price of yellow phosphorus in the downstream market rose slightly, which led to a strong mood of phosphate rock industry.

Yangchun March phosphate rock market up

On March 1, China’s phosphate rock enterprises in Guizhou, Guangxi, Hubei and other regions increased the market price of phosphate rock one after another. In Guizhou, the market price of 22% grade phosphate rock was increased by 30-50 yuan / ton, and the price of 22% grade phosphate rock platform was increased by 150-180 yuan / ton; the market price of 28% grade phosphate rock was increased by 20-40 yuan / ton, and the price of 28% grade phosphate rock factory was increased The market price of 30% grade phosphate ore is increased by about 40-50 yuan / ton, and the price of 30% grade phosphate ore is increased by about 350-390 yuan / ton. Hubei area: the market price of 30% ammonium phosphate rock is increased by about 20 yuan / ton, and the price of 30% ammonium phosphate rock is about 400 yuan / ton after the increase. At present, the operation of phosphate rock mine has basically returned to normal, and the market supply is normal.

On the downstream side, after the festival, the downstream demand of domestic yellow phosphorus market gradually recovered. After a short wait-and-see, the market price gradually increased. At present, the yellow phosphorus market is operating at a high level, and the enterprises still have the intention to increase. At present, the ex factory acceptance transaction reference price of Yunnan Net phosphorus is 17000-17200 yuan / ton. Phosphoric acid market is supported by raw materials, and the quotation may be increased sporadically in the near future.

Ushering in a good season for high level operation of phosphorus ore market

In March, with the arrival of spring ploughing season, the demand of phosphate fertilizer industry in the downstream of domestic phosphate ore will continue to increase, which will give support to the phosphate ore industry. Therefore, the phosphate ore Data Engineer of business society believes that the phosphate ore market will continue to operate at a high and stable level in the short term, and with the increase of downstream demand, the market price will continue to explore.