Aluminum chlorohydrate

Recent Market Intelligence Report on Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC)

I. Price Trends
- Recent Price Movement: As of July 20, 2026, the spot price of polyaluminium chloride stood at RMB 1,778.33 per ton, representing a 1.84% decline from RMB 1,811.67 per ton on July 1. Over the past week, the price fell cumulatively by RMB 33.34 per ton (a 1.84% drop); similarly, over the past month, it declined by the same amount and percentage.
- Historical Price Review: From June 25 to July 1, PAC prices remained stable at RMB 1,811.67 per ton. On June 25, prices briefly dipped to RMB 1,803.33 per ton but rebounded promptly.

II. Market Quotation Dynamics
- Quotations by Brand and Origin:
- Henan Kaijie Water Treatment Co., Ltd.: Solid PAC (Al?O? content ≥28%) priced at RMB 1,560–1,580 per ton.
- Henan Zhengyuan Water Purification Materials Co., Ltd.: Solid PAC (Al?O? content ≥28%) priced at RMB 1,580 per ton.
- Zhangzhou Xiangcheng San’an Chemical Co., Ltd.: Solid PAC (Al?O? content ≥28%) priced at RMB 2,500 per ton—significantly higher than quotations from other regions.
- Anhui Haozhan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.: Solid PAC (28% Al?O? content) priced at RMB 900 per ton—relatively low.
- Quotations by Content and Form:
- Liquid PAC (10% concentration): RMB 200–350 per ton, with specific pricing dependent on parameters such as basicity and phosphorus content.
- Spray-dried PAC (30% concentration): RMB 1,600–1,650 per ton.
- Drinking-water-grade PAC (solid, Al?O? content ≥30%): RMB 1,400–1,800 per ton.

III. Supply-Demand Situation
- Supply Conditions: China hosts a large number of PAC producers, primarily concentrated in chemical industry clusters such as Henan, Shandong, and Jiangsu provinces. Low-end capacity based on the traditional calcium aluminate process remains relatively high; industry entry barriers are low, resulting in intense market competition.
- Demand Conditions: With national sewage treatment rates rising to 97.2%, steady growth in underlying demand is driven by municipal wastewater and industrial effluent treatment. Concurrently, demand from sectors including papermaking, textiles, and chemicals—both for wastewater treatment and production processes—is expanding.

IV. Related Product Market Dynamics
- Basic Polyaluminium Chloride (B-PAC): Quotations vary by grade; products with Al?O? content ≥28% range from RMB 650 to RMB 1,300 per ton.
- Polyaluminium Chloride-Iron (PAC-Iron): Pricing varies according to Al?O? and Fe content; products with Al?O? ≥29% and Fe ≥3% are priced between RMB 800 and RMB 1,650 per ton.

Analysis & Assessment

I. Reasons for Price Decline
- Supply-Demand Dynamics: Recent market supply has been abundant, while demand growth has been comparatively sluggish—exerting downward pressure on prices.
- Raw Material Costs: Fluctuations in raw material prices impact PAC production costs and thereby influence market pricing. A decline in raw material costs may further drive down market prices.
- Market Competition: The large number of domestic PAC producers intensifies competition, making price competition a key strategy for capturing market share.

II. Market Outlook
- Short-Term Trend: PAC prices are expected to remain weak in the near term. Influenced by supply-demand balance, raw material costs, and competitive dynamics, price volatility is likely to be limited.
- Long-Term Trend: With continued development of the wastewater treatment sector, PAC demand is projected to grow steadily. Meanwhile, the industry will shift toward green, low-carbon, and intelligent development, increasing demand for high-quality, high-purity PAC products.

Forecast

I. Price Forecast
- Short-Term Forecast: Over the next week, PAC prices are anticipated to maintain a weak trend, with only minor fluctuations.
- Long-Term Forecast: Sustained growth in wastewater treatment and structural optimization within the industry will likely support gradual price recovery for PAC. However, the magnitude and timing of any rebound depend on comprehensive factors including supply-demand balance, raw material costs, and policy environment.

II. Market Development Forecast
- Industry Structural Optimization: Stricter environmental regulations and intensified market competition will accelerate the phasing out of outdated capacity, promoting industry upgrading and structural optimization.
- Technological Innovation: Enterprises will increase R&D investment to develop high-quality, high-purity PAC products to meet growing demand for premium-grade materials.
- Green Development: The industry will advance toward green, low-carbon, and intelligent operations—adopting low-acid-consumption processes, waste heat recovery systems, and other measures to reduce energy consumption and emissions, aligning with China’s dual-carbon (carbon peak and carbon neutrality) strategic goals.