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Recent Market Intelligence Report on Ferric Chloride
I. Market Price Dynamics
1. Solid Ferric Chloride (96%–98% purity)
- Shandong Province: Shandong Hanyue Chemical Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 2,700/ton; Jinan Angxin Chemical Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 2,600/ton; Shandong Yushuo Chemical Co., Ltd. quotes a range of RMB 2,600–2,800/ton; Shandong Shuojia Chemical Co., Ltd. quotes a range of RMB 2,600–2,800/ton.
- Henan Province: Henan Senti Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 2,750/ton; Henan Zhengyuan Water Purification Materials Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 2,900/ton; Jiaozuo Bishuiqing Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 3,500/ton.
- Other Regions: Shanghai Shijian Industrial Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 4,050/ton; Suzhou Huayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 4,650/ton; Chengdu Rongjiaxin Chemical Products Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 4,200/ton.
2. Liquid Ferric Chloride (30%–38% concentration)
- Henan Province: Henan Senti Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 600/ton for 38% liquid and RMB 460/ton for 30% liquid; Henan Huiyihai Water Purification Materials Co., Ltd. quotes RMB 260/ton for 30% liquid.
3. Market Reference Price
- According to Shengyisi (Business Society) data, the reference price for ferric chloride on May 27 was RMB 2,825.00/ton, representing a 0.29% decrease from May 1 and a 1.16% decrease from April 1.
II. Supply-Demand Analysis
1. Supply Situation
- Major production bases in China include Shandong, Jiangsu, Hebei, Shanxi, and Guangdong provinces, where capacity is highly concentrated and numerous manufacturers operate. Overall market supply remains ample.
- Although some enterprises have adjusted quotations recently, supply remains stable overall, with no significant shortages or oversupply observed.
2. Demand Situation
- Ferric chloride is widely used in water treatment, coatings, steel manufacturing, electronic etching, and other industries, with demand continuing to grow steadily.
- Increasing environmental regulatory requirements are driving higher demand for ferric chloride in wastewater treatment and water purification applications.
- The coatings industry’s demand for functional-grade ferric chloride is rising annually, and its market share is expected to expand further in the future.
III. Market Competition Landscape
1. Manufacturer Competition
- The market exhibits relatively high concentration, with the top few large enterprises—such as Kuncai Technology, Hongda Chemical, and Zhongzheng Chemicals—accounting for over 50% of total market share.
- Large enterprises maintain dominant positions through economies of scale, technological capabilities, and brand influence; smaller and medium-sized enterprises enhance competitiveness via technological innovation, product differentiation, and service improvement.
2. Regional Competition
- Eastern coastal regions, characterized by higher economic development levels, demonstrate strong demand and intense competition for ferric chloride.
- Central and western regions offer substantial market potential. With ongoing infrastructure development and tightening environmental standards, demand for ferric chloride in these areas is expected to rise continuously.
IV. Market Trend Forecast
1. Price Trend
- In the short term, ferric chloride prices may experience minor fluctuations due to factors such as supply-demand balance, raw material costs, and environmental policies—but overall price stability is anticipated.
- In the long term, growing demand coupled with expanded production capacity is expected to sustain price stability or lead to modest declines.
2. Demand Trend
- Rising environmental standards and rapid downstream industry development will continue to drive growth in ferric chloride demand.
- Demand for high-end products—including functional-grade and ultra-high-purity ferric chloride—is projected to increase annually, emerging as a new growth driver.
3. Competition Trend
- Market competition will intensify, compelling enterprises to strengthen technological innovation, improve product quality, and upgrade service standards to enhance competitiveness.
- As domestic and international markets become increasingly integrated and global competition intensifies, Chinese enterprises must proactively expand overseas operations and bolster their international competitiveness.
Iron(III) chloride occurs naturally as the mineral molysite. The compound is widely used to prepare a number of iron(III) salts. Also, it is applied in sewage and industrial waste treatment processes. It also is used in the manufacture of dyes, pigments and inks; as a chlorinating agent; and as a catalyst in chlorination reactions of aromatics.
Ferric chloride,FeCl3, is a brown crystalline solid and is soluble in water,alcohol,and glycerol. It is also known as anhydrous ferric chloride,ferric trichloride, Flores martis,and iron chloride. Ferric chloride is used as a coagulant for sewage and industrial wastes, as an oxidizing and chlorinating agent,as a disinfectant, in copper etching, and as amordant. In addition, this compound is employed in the ferric chloride test,which is used to assess the relative corrosion resistance of stainless and nickel-base alloys. The ferric chloride test has been shown to be an appropriate measure of the suitability of such alloys for service in paper mill bleach plants and seawater.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Ferric chloride and Ferric chloride SDS information.
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