8.13 | Jubo Info: Glass divergence widens: spot steady, futures weak. SHFE Al up, downstream price‑wary.

聚 玻 头 条
JUBO Morning Lens
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On August 10, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued Document No. GXTJ〔2026〕383, 2026 National Industrial Energy‑Saving and Carbon‑Reduction Diagnosis Service Task List. Flat glass is included among key service industries. It covers energy‑carbon diagnosis for glass melting furnace processes and plant‑wide energy consumption, delivering carbon emission reports and technical renovation plans. It also calculates carbon footprints of glass products and puts forward energy‑efficiency optimization suggestions for high‑energy‑consumption furnace equipment.
Float Glass|Price Market Quotations
National Average Price of Float Glass
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8.12: The national reference average spot price of float glass stood at 1061 RMB/ton, flat compared with Aug 11.
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8.12: Glass futures contract FG2609 closed at 878 RMB/ton, down RMB 23/ton versus Aug 11.
Average Prices of Float Glass by Region
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North China: Some manufacturers have lowered their quotations; overall, the market remains stable with minor fluctuations.
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East China: As the impact of the typhoon subsides, regional shipments are gradually improving.
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Central China: Some manufacturers in Jiangxi have raised their quotations, with downstream rigid demand-based procurement being the primary driver.
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South China: The procurement speed for enterprises has slowed, while market trends remain stable.
PV Glass|Price Market Quotations
Average Prices of 3.2mm Photovoltaic Glass by Region
Average Prices of 2.0mm Photovoltaic Glass by Region
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Domestic PV glass prices saw no notable changes. Downstream buyers made only small‑volume rigid‑demand purchases, while most producers maintained steady shipments. Fundamentals remained weak; the PV‑glass market is expected to stay range‑bound in the short term.
Soda Ash|Price Quotations
Light Soda Ash Prices by Regions

Heavy Soda Ash Prices by Region
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8.12: The operating rate of domestic soda ash plants was 75.01%, unchanged from Aug 11.
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The domestic soda‑ash market trended weak and volatile. Prices of light and dense soda ash moved lower in South and Southwest China, dragging down overall transaction levels. Downstream purchasing stayed tepid. Futures rose, and trading picked up for low‑priced soda ash. Soda‑ash prices are projected to fluctuate within a stable range short‑term.
Fuel|Petroleum Coke、LNG
National Average Price of Petroleum Coke
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Current average market price recorded is 3,359 RMB/ton.
National Average Price of LNG

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Current average market price recorded is 5,389 RMB/ton.
Aluminum|Aluminum Ingot
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Domestic spot aluminum prices climbed rapidly. Foshan market came under pressure amid multiple factors; holders cut prices to clear stocks while downstream demand remained limited. In Wuxi, typhoons tightened goods circulation, keeping the market firm.
Aluminum|Aluminum Profile
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Shanghai Aluminum futures trended upward, and spot prices followed the rise. Downstream buyers conducted only rigid‑demand small‑lot purchases. For aluminum billets, merchants faced pressure on processing fees with dull trading. For aluminum rods, transactions between buyers and sellers were mediocre and the market stayed weak.