Composite carbon source (alcohols)

Market Intelligence on Composite Carbon Sources (Alcohol-based) (July 29, 2026)

I. Price Trends
1. Henan Market Quotations
- Henan Huiyihai Water Treatment Materials Co., Ltd.:
- COD equivalent 100,000–800,000: 200 RMB/ton (ex-works price, valid for 3 days)
- Pale yellow, COD > 1,000,000: 220 RMB/ton (ex-works price, valid for 3 days)
- Price Stability: Quotations have remained stable over the past week, maintaining the range of 200–220 RMB/ton.

2. National Market Average Prices
- Standard Composite Carbon Source: 800–3,500 RMB/ton (suitable for general wastewater treatment scenarios)
- High-Efficiency Composite Carbon Source: 3,800–5,000 RMB/ton (designed for difficult wastewater treatment with higher COD content)
- Alcohol-based composite carbon sources are priced significantly below the industry average, primarily due to differences in raw material costs and production processes.

II. Supply and Demand Analysis
1. Supply Side
- Henan Huiyihai: Sufficient production capacity with inventory covering 9,999 tons, capable of meeting short-term large-scale demand.
- Xi'an Furuida: Leverages its strategic logistics hub location in Northwest China to provide short-cycle spot delivery, covering Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, southwestern Shanxi, and other regions.
- Other Manufacturers: Companies such as Shandong Hongtai, Henan Woha, and Guangdong Huixing hold niche market shares through technological iteration and cost control.

2. Demand Side
- Wastewater Treatment Industry: The ongoing upgrading of municipal wastewater plants and biochemical treatment stations in industrial parks is driving increased demand for composite carbon sources.
- Regional Differences: Demand is concentrated in Northwest China due to Furuida’s logistics advantages, while markets in East and South China focus more on high-efficiency products.

III. Competitive Landscape
1. Price Competition
- Henan Huiyihai adopts a low-price strategy of 200 RMB/ton to capture the mid-to-low-end market, appealing to cost-sensitive customers.
- Xi'an Furuida enhances value-added services through \"one-stop supply + technical support,\" avoiding pure price wars.

2. Technological Competition
- Henan Shengfulai has launched compounded composite carbon sources that improve denitrification efficiency by 30%–50% and exhibit excellent low-temperature degradation performance, targeting the high-end market.
- Shandong Hongtai and Jiangsu Jianghai strengthen customer loyalty by providing customized services to meet specific water quality requirements.

IV. Driving Factors
1. Environmental Policies: Accelerated upgrading of wastewater treatment plants and stricter total nitrogen emission standards are driving the upgrade in demand for composite carbon sources.
2. Cost Pressure: The high cost of traditional carbon sources (such as glucose and sodium acetate) highlights the cost-performance advantage of alcohol-based composite carbon sources.
3. Technological Innovation: Breakthroughs in compounding processes and low-temperature degradation technologies have expanded the application scenarios of products.

V. Risk Warning
1. Quality Risk: Low-priced products may suffer from false COD labeling or excessive impurities, affecting treatment effectiveness.
2. Supply Risk: Small and medium-sized manufacturers often have weak inventory management capabilities, leading to potential supply shortages during sudden demand spikes.
3. Policy Risk: Further tightening of environmental standards may eliminate backward production capacity, intensifying industry consolidation.

VI. Future Outlook
1. Price Trends
- Short-term: Prices for alcohol-based composite carbon sources will remain stable, with standard products possibly experiencing minor adjustments due to raw material fluctuations.
- Long-term: High-efficiency and customized products will maintain premium prices due to technological barriers, while competition for standard products will intensify.

2. Demand Trends
- Growth in the municipal wastewater sector will slow down, while industrial wastewater treatment (e.g., chemical and textile dyeing industries) will become a new growth driver.
- Rising demand for low-temperature degradation and low-residue products will drive the industry toward high-end transformation.

3. Competitive Trends
- Leading enterprises will build comprehensive advantages through technology, service, and logistics, while small and medium-sized manufacturers will focus on regional or niche markets.
- Industry concentration will increase, reinforcing the Matthew effect.