Recently, Huayuan Pigments sent a letter saying that in view of the continuous rise in the prices of various raw and auxiliary materials such as iron sheet, thioite, acid breaker, steam, etc., resulting in the continuous increase in the comprehensive cost of products, in order to ensure a sustained and stable supply chain relationship, after research, it was decided that from June 1, 2021, the sales price of iron oxide pigments will be raised uniformly: iron oxide red and yellow products will be raised by 500 yuan / ton (80 US dollars / ton), and iron oxide black products will be raised by 300 yuan / ton (50 US dollars / ton). This price adjustment is subject to the date of signing the order.
It is reported that this is the third time that the pigment leader Huayuan Pigment has raised the price of its iron oxide pigment products during the year. Previously, it had announced that it would raise the price of its products on January 10 and May 1 respectively, and the cumulative increase during the year would be up to 1300 yuan / ton. The continuous price increase of the pigment industry undoubtedly confirms the statement that some pigment companies mentioned in the first quarter that "the price of order queuing will continue to rise". Seeing that the off-season of the pigment industry in June and July is approaching, the arrival of this price increase letter seems to indicate that the pigment industry is not weak in the "off-season" this year. In addition, leading enterprises in the chemical industry at home and abroad have also sent letters one after another, and even raised them many times, announcing that a new wave of growth will be opened in June.
Carbon black giant Cabot sent letters twice, raising the maximum of 1200 yuan / ton
Carbon black giant Cabot (China) announced that from June 1, the price of rubber carbon black for sale will be raised by 1200 yuan / ton.
Cabot announced that starting July 1 or with the permission of customer contracts, the price of all carbon black products in North America will be increased by $0.06/lb (about $852/ton).
Sheng Xi'ao raised twice, the highest rise of 3917 yuan / ton
GrandView announced that from June 1, it will increase the price of all VP latex sold to the Tire Cord Market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa by 500 euros / ton (about 3917 yuan / ton).
Earlier, Sheng Xi'ao also announced that since June 1, 2021, the company is raising the price of all styrene-acrylic and acrylic latex products sold to the North American market, an increase of $0.1 / pound (about 1426 yuan / ton).
DuPont sent two letters, raising the maximum of 3563 yuan / ton
Electronic Interconnection Technologies, part of DuPont Electronics & Industries: From June 15, 2021, or as permitted by contract, the price of some products will be raised. Depending on the product, some prices can increase by up to 10%.
DuPont: Based on current market conditions, starting June 1, or under the conditions permitted by the contract, the price of some products will be raised globally, and the price will be raised around 300-550 US dollars / ton (about 1943-3563 yuan / ton).
Eastman sent two letters, raising the maximum of 5678 yuan / ton
Eastman: Since June 1, the price of EstrobondB™products has been raised globally, with an increase of $0.30/kg (about 1936 yuan/ton), as the contract allows.
Eastman: Since June 1, the price of ethylene glycol ether-related products has been raised as permitted by the contract, with a maximum increase of 5678 yuan / ton.
Dow polyol products rose 1418 yuan / ton
Dow announced that it will increase the price of polyol products in all grades and packaging types in North America as permitted by the contract as of June 1, with the following increases:
VORANOL™ $0.10/lb (about $1418/ton)
VORALUX™ $0.10/lb (about $1418/ton)
SPECFLEX™ $0.10/lb (about $1418/ton)
BYK additives increased by 8% worldwide
BYK Additives (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. issued a letter announcing that from June 1, 2021, the price of BYK products will be increased by 8% worldwide, and the price of small packaging barrels in Factories in Europe and Asia will be increased by an additional 0.12 euros / kg (about 944.5 yuan / ton), and the price of small packaging in the US factories will be increased by 0.06 US dollars / pound (about 891 yuan / ton).
Fantuo energy rose by 1291 yuan / ton in July, and there are still bullish expectations in the third quarter
Titanium dioxide leader Fantune Venato announced an increase in the global price of all titanium dioxide pigments used in coatings, plastics, inks and paper applications. The increase will take effect from July 1, 2021.
EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa): 180 EUR/ton or 200 USD/ton (about RMB 1291/ton);
Asia Pacific/Latin America: 200 US dollars / ton (about 1291 yuan / ton);
North America: $0.08 per pound (about 1138 yuan/ ton).
In addition, industry insiders revealed that Jinpu Titanium will send a letter again at the end of this month to raise, and domestic titanium dioxide companies will also follow up, and the price of titanium dioxide in the first half of the year is still bullish.
International active minerals companies raise kaolin prices and export surcharges
ActiveMinerals International Active Minerals announced a 10% increase in the domestic price of kaolin products and a 5% increase in the price of attapulgite products. In addition, the export surcharge will be increased to $750 per container.
The price increase applies to all orders placed on or after June 1, 2021 and is necessary to compensate for the increase in the cost of logistics services and packaging materials. AMI is committed to ensuring the reliability of its supply to its customers.
Jiangsu Yuxing pigment was raised by 500 yuan / ton
Jiangsu Yuxing Technology Co., Ltd. issued a letter announcing that from June 1, the sales price of iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow will be raised by 500 yuan / ton (80 US dollars / ton), and the sales price of iron oxide black will be raised by 300 yuan / ton (80 US dollars / ton).
Kechuangmei coating products increased by 15%-25%
Anhui Kechuangmei Coating Technology Co., Ltd. announced that after research and decision, from June 1, on the basis of the existing material prices increased by 15%-25%, the specific price adjustment content is as follows: construction coating class increased by 15%-25%, flooring increased by 20%-25%.
Silicone a number of enterprises will soon increase by 1,000 yuan / ton
Industry insiders revealed that the major single enterprises of silicone raised the june delivery price, up to 1,000 yuan / ton. The overall heat of the market has heated up again, small-scale inventory orders in the middle and lower reaches have emerged, and the market has been actively traded.
Whether it is DuPont, Eastman, Sheng xi'ao, Dow and other foreign chemical giants, or Jinpu titanium, Huayuan pigments and other domestic chemical leaders, recently have been frequently moving, planning future price increase plans, some companies have arranged the price increase in the third quarter.
It is understood that since the beginning of this year, a number of chemical companies have risen many times, titanium dioxide has risen five rounds, DOP prices have risen nine times, Wanhua Chemical has increased prices by 12 rounds, these records have refreshed the cognition of chemical people, and also made this year's market become incomparably magical. Leading enterprises have always been the vane in the industry, presumably behind the leading enterprises to lead the rise, is the planning of countless small and medium-sized enterprises to follow the rise, and the continuous emergence of "advanced" price increase letters will also confirm this.