Weekly Report of Cement Net: Cement Price Index In the 18th week of the market off-season, cement prices continued a downward trend (5.19-5.23)

On May 23, the National Cement Price Index (CEMPI) closed at 117.69 points, down 1.96% annually and up 5.69% year-on-year. On May 23, the Yangtze River Basin Cement Price Index (YRCEMPI) closed at 110.95 points, down 2.16% from the previous month. Affected

by the continuous rainy weather, the construction progress slowed down, the demand for real estate and infrastructure recovered less than expected, the national cement market continued to operate weakly, and the overall price showed a downward trend. In the southern region, affected by inventory pressure and intensified market competition, cement prices generally declined. The demand in the northern market is insufficient, and the overall price shows a downward trend.

On May 23, the national clinker price index (CLKPI) closed at 115.66 points, down 3.16% from the previous month.

Figure 1: Trend of cement price index (point)

Figure 2: Trend of clinker price index (point)