Group 1 - The electric carbide market is experiencing intense supply and demand dynamics, with prices showing volatility. On June 15, prices in the Wuhai region increased by 50 yuan per ton to 2400 yuan, but just two days later, on June 17, prices fell back to 2350 yuan due to weak price support and supply-demand battles [1] - Starting from June 13, the Inner Mongolia region implemented production limits due to electricity cost pressures, leading to a rapid contraction in supply, which initially supported price increases. However, several manufacturers have resumed production, significantly increasing market supply [2] - The demand side is showing weakness, particularly in the BDO industry, which is facing oversupply issues. It is projected that domestic BDO capacity will exceed 7 million tons by 2025, with utilization rates around 50%, severely limiting BDO's demand for electric carbide [3] Group 2 - The electric carbide market is currently in a phase of increasing supply, with several manufacturers resuming production and some downstream manufacturers undergoing maintenance, which has led to a passive increase in electric carbide supply [2] - There is a noticeable downward price linkage in the electric carbide market, driven by individual manufacturers' pricing strategies and the overall market dynamics. For instance, the Inner Mongolia Junzheng Chemical Company announced a price reduction of 50 yuan, prompting other manufacturers to follow suit [5][6] - The current market is also facing low raw material prices for Lantan, which has limited the cost support for electric carbide prices. The overall market sentiment suggests that the downward price trend may continue until a new equilibrium between supply, demand, and prices is established [7]