Weekly Report of Cement Net: Demand for Cement Price Index in the 17th Week Was Insufficient, Cement Prices in Many Markets Continued to Decline (5.12-5.16)

On May 16, the National Cement Price Index (CEMPI) closed at 120.04 points, down 1.27% annually and up 11.02% year-on-year. On May 16, the Yangtze River Basin Cement Price Index (YRCEMPI) closed at 113.4 points, down 2.36% from the previous month. With the increase of

rainwater, the demand for real estate and infrastructure continued to be depressed, and the competition was fierce, the cement market in all parts of the country fell more than rose. Prices in the southern, eastern and central and southern markets declined significantly, while the southwest market was weak and stable, with local prices declining. Prices in the north, northwest and north China have declined steadily and slightly, while the implementation of the early push up in the northeast is limited, enterprises will increase the intensity of kiln shutdown, and cement prices may continue to push up.

On May 16, the national clinker price index (CLKPI) closed at 119.44 points, down 1.91% from the previous month.

Figure 1: Trend of cement price index (point)

Figure 2: Trend of clinker price index (point)