What factors influenced polyaluminium chloride prices in Asia?

In Asia, polyaluminium chloride prices were significantly influenced by the market dynamics of the aluminum and chlorine markets. The chlorine market faced several challenges, such as increasing inventory levels and sluggish downstream industry activities, along with challenging economic conditions.

What is the size of the poly aluminum chloride market?

The Poly Aluminum Chloride market size was USD 1.1 billion in 2020 and will grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2021 to 2027. The market size refers to USD. Poly aluminum chloride is widely used as flocculant in wastewater treatment, in producing deodorant, antiperspirants and several other end-use.

What is the price trend of polyaluminum chloride?

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Polyaluminium Chloride is estimated to trace a southwards journey as its demand from the downstream sectors does not seem to follow a growing trend. Domestic mainstream quotations for industrial polyaluminum chloride were 2373.75 RMB/MT on March 29. The Chinese market had mostly stayed stable.

What are the challenges facing the polyaluminium chloride market?

The chlorine market faced challenges with low demand and surplus supply. These conditions resulted in a poor number of sales and decreased trading activities, which had a negative impact on the polyaluminium chloride market.

What is poly-Aluminium chloride (PAC)?

Poly-Aluminium Chloride (PAC)is a kind of highly effective water purificiant, which is wildly used in the purification of table water, industry water, industry circulation water and wasted and polluted water from pharmacy industry, paper making industry and printing and dying industry, as well as life wasted water.

Why did the European polyaluminium chloride market struggle in 2023?

The European polyaluminium chloride market encountered difficulties due to the weak position of the chlorine industry. The fall in trade activities and reduced demand from end-user sectors played a substantial role in determining the trend of polyaluminium chloride prices in the first and second quarters of 2023.