On July 18, the National Cement Price Index (CEMPI) closed at 106.98 points, down 1.46% annually and 10.22% year-on-year. On July 18, the Yangtze River Basin Cement Price Index (YRCEMPI) closed at 99.97 points, down 0.83% from the previous month. Cement prices in the national market were mixed
this week. At present, many provinces in the north have begun to increase the intensity of kiln shutdown, the price in North China and Northeast China may be strong, the market demand in Northwest China lacks bright spots, and the price is temporarily weak and stable; the market in East China also benefits from the kiln shutdown, and enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta region may be planning to raise prices; the demand in Central South and Southwest China is weak, and the price lacks rebound momentum, so it is stable at a low level.
On July 18, the national clinker price index (CLKPI) closed at 104.75 points, down 1.71% from the previous month.
Figure 1: Trend of cement price index (point)
Figure 2: Trend of clinker price index (point)