Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai: This week, the concrete market in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai maintained a weak and stable operation situation, and the cost side showed the characteristics of "stabilization after falling". Cement prices in Jiangsu market generally fell back to the level at the beginning of the year, with a further reduction of 10-20 yuan/ton in some regions. Nevertheless, due to the increase in clinker prices and the support of enterprises'willingness to push up, the Dragon Boat Festival may try to recover by 30 yuan/ton. Zhejiang market is affected by the transmission of the surrounding price drop, and the actual transaction price in northern Zhejiang continues to decline by 10-20 yuan/ton. Although the leading enterprises plan to resume the price in early June, they are facing the suppression of seasonal factors such as Meiyu, high school entrance examination and college entrance examination, which makes it difficult to implement. The Shanghai market has been affected by the price drop in southern Jiangsu, and some enterprises have secretly increased their preferential efforts. Generally speaking, the current concrete cost is at the bottom of the stage, but the demand side is obviously restricted by seasonal factors. In the short term, the market may continue the game pattern of "cost tentative push up, demand reality pressure".
Fujian: During the week, the price of concrete in Fujian was weak and stable. Rainy weather is in the majority, the construction progress of some projects is slowing down, the enthusiasm of pulling goods is not high, the shipment volume of commercial mixed enterprises is general, and the overall market price is weakening. It is reported that the price of cement in the province may be expected to rise in early June, but there are many unfavorable factors such as high temperature in Meiyu and high school entrance examination, which make it difficult for demand to support the price rise, and the implementation remains to be observed.
Jiangxi: This week, the price of concrete in Jiangxi maintained a narrow fluctuation pattern, and the overall market was mainly stable. In terms of raw materials, cement prices in Jiangxi continued to fall by about 20-30 yuan/ton, but there was no significant reaction in the concrete market, and prices remained low and stable. At present, the mainstream range of C30 non-pumping tax-inclusive price in Jiangxi is still stable at around 260-280 yuan/m3. It is expected that the demand side will be affected by the rainy season or will be slightly under pressure in the short term, but the downward space of the price is limited.
Anhui: This week, the overall price of concrete in Anhui maintained stable operation, and the local market was affected by the fluctuation of raw material prices and the difference of project commencement, and the price was adjusted in a narrow range. In terms of downstream construction, the progress of infrastructure projects was relatively stable, but the demand for housing construction was still weak. Combined with the financial pressure at the end of the month and the intermittent impact of high temperature weather, the purchasing volume of concrete at some construction sites contracted, and the market atmosphere was weak.
Shandong: This week, the overall concrete market in Shandong is mainly weak. The market demand is insufficient, there is no significant increase in the shipment of mixing stations, plus the price of raw cement has fallen, the price of concrete is unable to support, and the market is mainly weak.