7.23 | Jubo Info: Glass spot sentiment diverges, weak-stable overall. SHFE Al climbs on costs, spot rises, thin trade.

Glass｜Float Glass

Glass Price Adjustment Information 

7.22

Chongqing Xinyi: Coated glass price to rise RMB 0.5/sqm.

7.23

Liling Kibing: Emerald green glass to rise RMB 20/ton.

Mingxuan Glass: Glass price to rise RMB 20/ton.

Kibing (Zhangzhou & Heyuan bases): Clear glass to rise RMB 20/ton.

Glass Spot & Futures Price Market

National Average Price of Float Glass

• 7.22: The national average reference price of float glass spot market stood at RMB 1,071 per ton, down RMB 1 versus July 21.

• 7.22: The glass futures contract FG2609 closed at RMB 913 per ton, up RMB 9 per ton from July 21.

• North China: The overall market trend remains stable with prices temporarily stabilizing.

  
  

• East China: Downstream procurement is primarily based on demand, and manufacturers' quotations have stabilized.

  
  

• Central China: Corporate procurement decisions are relatively rational, but regional shipments remain weak.

  
  

• South China: The sentiment towards price increases in Guangdong is strong, while prices in Fujian are falling, leading to an overall consolidation in the market.

Glass｜Photovoltaic Glass (PV Glass)

PV Glass production line dynamics

PV Glass Prices

• Domestic PV glass market stays weak; manufacturers’ quotations remain largely stable, with downstream purchasing on demand. Output keeps contracting on the supply side and producers show growing intention to lift prices. The market is expected to consolidate in the short term.

  
  

Raw Materials｜Soda Ash

Price Quotations

• 7.22: The operating rate of domestic soda ash plants stood at 80.67%, unchanged from 80.67% on Jul 21.
  

• Domestic soda ash market is quiet and steady; manufacturers’ quotations see no obvious fluctuations, and overall turnover remains moderate. Downstream maintains wait-and-see sentiment with mild purchasing. Futures price swings affect physical deals. Soda ash prices are projected to stay stable shortly.

Fuel｜Petroleum Coke & LNG

• Current average market price recorded is 3,279 RMB/ton.

• Current average market price recorded is 5,393 RMB/ton.

Aluminum｜Aluminum Ingot

• Domestic aluminum ingot spot prices climbed broadly with varied shipment performance across regions. Foshan: Suppliers firm up offers; downstream replenish stocks steadily on price dips. Wuxi: Inventories stay high; suppliers actively ship goods with minor price cuts in some cases.
  

Aluminum｜Aluminum Profile

• SHFE Aluminum edged up steadily, and spot prices followed suit. Aluminum rods: Downstream purchasing sentiment is cautious. Suppliers cut processing fees to boost shipments while turnover stays subdued. Aluminum billets: Incoming orders are limited; regional processing fees trend lower amid fluctuations.