新华指数|1月份新华·中盐两碱工业盐价格指数月环比下跌1.39%

Price Index Overview - The Xinhua·Zhongyan industrial salt price index for January 2026 is reported at 903.81 points, a decrease of 12.73 points or 1.39% from December 2025, and a decline of 96.19 points or 9.62% from the base period of January 2018 [1] - Compared to the peak of 1736.66 points in April 2022, the index has decreased by 832.85 points or 47.96%, while it has increased by 87.61 points or 10.73% from the lowest point of 816.2 points in August 2020 [1] Regional Price Changes - In January 2026, industrial salt prices increased in Anhui, Hubei, Yunnan, and Tianjin compared to December 2025, while prices remained stable in Sichuan and decreased in several provinces including Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Henan, Chongqing, Xinjiang, Hebei, Shandong, Hunan, and Ningxia [3] - The price of industrial salt in various provinces is detailed, with notable changes including a 2.03% decrease in Shaanxi and a 2.33% increase in Hubei [5] Market Dynamics - The overall market for raw salt continues to exhibit a pattern of ample supply and stable demand, with trading prices showing narrow fluctuations [6] - The northern sea salt production areas are primarily relying on inventory sales, maintaining stable market supply despite some regional supply constraints due to maintenance activities [7] - The demand from downstream industries remains generally stable, with purchasing primarily driven by rigid needs, although there is a slight increase in stocking activity as the Spring Festival approaches [6][9] Specific Market Segments - The sea salt market is operating steadily, with a focus on inventory sales and limited large-scale purchasing behavior from downstream two-soda enterprises [7] - The brine salt market is experiencing a weak supply-demand dynamic, with prices slightly declining due to stable supply and subdued demand from the two-soda industry [8] - The lake salt market is stable, with production adjusted according to downstream orders, maintaining a balanced supply [9] Downstream Product Performance - The domestic soda ash market continues to show a weak consolidation trend, with limited price fluctuations and a high overall supply [10] - Liquid alkali prices remain stable, with most chlor-alkali plants operating at high capacity, although demand from the aluminum industry is under pressure [11] - The market for flake alkali is experiencing a slight recovery in demand, leading to increased purchasing activity and a gradual rise in prices in some regions [12]