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Aluminium Sulfate Price Trend and Forecast
Aluminium Sulfate Price Trend and Forecast
Regional Price Overview
Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Aluminium Sulfate in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).
For the First Half of 2022
Aluminium Sulfate is industrially manufactured via cryolite or bauxite. The price of feedstock cryolite remained stable throughout the year's first quarter. After the Lunar New Year break, the operating rates of the factories were not high, inventories were not under pressure, and the demand was stable; hence the feedstock cryolite prices averaged 7250 RMB/MT.
With the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in the last week of February, a substantial economic and political backlash was unleashed globally. The prices of all commodities rose due to trade bottlenecks and supply-side constraints.
The cryolite prices averaged around 7000-7600 RMB/MT in Shandong, China. Despite the rising operating costs, cryolite prices remained anchored in the market. Towards the end of June, the prices stabilized at around 7600 RMB/MT, and these higher quotations were justified due to the increased production costs, tight inventories, and tight supply lines. The inflated prices of feedstock cryolite affected the price trends for aluminium sulphate towards the higher end of the scale.
During the first half of the said year, the prices of feedstock bauxite averaged 67.62 Euro/DT Indonesian 49% min CIF China and 67.11 Euro/DT Guinean 45% min CIF China. However, the prices of mineral ores are expected to decrease in the coming months due to the demand destruction in the Chinese market and the baulking of buyers amid the speculations of a global recession. This will influence the prices of aluminium sulfate in the worldwide market.
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About
Aluminium Sulfate is a water-soluble white crystalline solid, and it is primarily used as a coagulating agent in the purification of drinking water and sewage treatment plants. Its anhydrous form occurs naturally as a millosevichite mineral found near volcanic sites. Aluminium Sulfate usually occurs in its hydrate form, mainly as hexadecahydrates or octadecahydrates. Aluminium Sulfate is often referred to as alum which has been used as a flocculating agent since immemorial. The alum is a hydrated aluminium sulfate salt with a monovalent cation often substituted by potassium or ammonium.
Product Details
| Report Features | Details |
| Product Name | Aluminium Sulfate |
| HS CODE | 28332210 |
| CAS Number | 10043-01-3 |
| Industrial Uses | Coagulating Agent, Paper Manufacturing, Water treatment plants, Antiperspirants, Pesticides, Food Additives, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Paints |
| Chemical Formula | Al2(SO4)3 |
| Synonyms | Aluminium sulphate, Cake alum, Papermaker's alum, Alunogenite, Filter alum |
| Molecular Weight | 342.15 g/mol |
| Supplier Database |
Kemira, Nippon Light Metal, Sanfeng Environmental Group Co., USA, Nanka Chemicals Co. Ltd |
| Region/Countries Covered | Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece North America: United States and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco |
| Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) |
| Supplier Database Availability | Yes |
| Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirements of the customer |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 360-degree analyst support after report delivery |
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Production Processes
- Production of Aluminium Sulfate from Cryolite; from clays or Bauxite; from Alum Schists
Alum schists (a type of metamorphic rock) are a mixture of iron pyrite, aluminium silicate, and various bituminous substances. These are roasted, and during the process, the sulfuric acid obtained reacts with clay to form a product mixture containing aluminium sulfate. The mixture is subjected to further treatment to remove the impurities. The mixture is mixed with water and allowed to stand for water-soluble impurities to separate. Additionally, it is subjected to evaporation so that iron sulfate crystals separate, leaving the desired aluminium sulfate.
Methodology
The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).
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