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Monday, December 15, 2014

Hubei Taisheng: capacity of glyphosate technical expected to reach 130,000 tonnes in 2015

Summary: Hubei Taisheng will build a new production line for 60,000 t/a glyphosate technical with a total investment of about USD111.14 million. The construction period is 12 months. By the end of next year, this construction will be finished and be put into production. After that, Hubei Taisheng's production capacity of glyphosate technical will reach 130,000 t/a, ranking the first in China and the second in the world, according to Glyphsoate China Monthly Report 1410 on October by CCM.




On 15 Oct., 2014, Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd. (Hubei Xingfa) proclaimed that its holding subsidiary, Hubei Taisheng Chemical Co., Ltd. (Hubei Taisheng) will carry out a glyphosate technical production project of 60,000 t/a (phase I) in the Yichang Fine Chemical Industrial Park in Yichang City of Hubei Province. This project serves as the first phase of the expansion project of 100,000 t/a glyphosate technical production by adopting the pathway of glycine. The construction period of the first phase covers 12 months. When Hubei Taisheng finishes its first phase of construction by the end of next year (2015), its production capacity of glyphosate technical will reach 130,000 t/a, ranking the first in China as well as the second in the world.
The first-phase project includes constructing sewage treatment stations, salinity wastewater treatment devices as well as 90,000 t/a phosphorus trichloride, 60,000 t/a dimethyl phosphite, 60,000 t/a glyphosate technical, and 60,000 t/a methyl chloride recycling devices. The total investment of the first phase is USD111.14 million (RMB683.93 million). The main-body project of glyphosate will cost USD77.96 million (RMB479.73 million); the cost of land expropriation is USD16.49 million (RMB101.47 million). The investment of device expansion for the glyphosate salinity wastewater treatment adds up to USD13.43 million (RMB82.65 million). All the funding need to be collected by Hubei Taisheng itself.
The first-phase project is significant to both Hubei Taisheng and Hubei Xingfa, because it will probably bring enormous economic benefits to Hubei Taisheng. After the project is put into production, it is estimated that Hubei Taisheng can make a revenue of USD273.49 million (RMB1.68 billion), a pretax profit of USD44.99 million (RMB276.89 million) and a net profit of USD38.24 million (RMB235.35 million). Through the first-phase project, Hubei Xingfa could further coordinate itself with subsidiaries or joint stock companies in the Yichang Fine Chemical Industrial Park in producing ionic membrane caustic soda, aminoacetic acid, and organic silicon, to create an all-win situation ultimately.
According to the present and the future situation of the glyphosate demand, it is still unknown whether such a powerful capacity of glyphosate production can be fully released. After the first-phase project is put into production, Hubei Taisheng's full production capacity of 130,000 t/a must be influential to the glyphosate market in China. Hubei Xingfa is also concerned about this. It proclaimed, Hubei Taisheng would bear a certain sales pressure due to its large scale of production capacity of glyphosate. Meanwhile, the setting up of glyphosate projects in succession in parts of China might impact the price of glyphosate, leading to Hubei Taisheng's failure to reach its anticipated goal of economic benefits of the expansion project.
The capital needed for the first-phase project is a big challenge for Hubei Taisheng. Nevertheless, according to the profit made in the past plus the supports offered by its parent company Hubie Xingfa, the capital will not be a problem for Hubei Taisheng.
The business of Hubei Taisheng has been moving on smoothly and making profits. Particularly in 2013, Hubei Taisheng made a revenue of USD360.61 million (RMB2.22 billion), and a net profit of USD76.26 million (RMB469.29 million). In the first half of 2014, its revenue was USD189.44 (RMB1.17 billion), and the net profit was USD30.47 million (RMB187.48 million). The business of Hubei Taisheng is predicted, based on the picture of glyphosate industry in the second half of 2014, to remain the same or slightly excess that of 2013.
Hubei Xingfa is always attaching importance to Hubei Taisheng and providing supports to its operation, especially in the loan guarantee. On 16 Oct., 2014, Hubei Xingfa announced that it will provide a joint and several liability guarantee of USD65 million (RMB400 million) for Hubei Taisheng in Xiaoting Branch of Agricultural Bank of China.
One of the advantages of the Hubei Taisheng's expansion project of glyphosate technical is the raw material supply (Refer to Glyphosate China Monthly Report 1404: Advantages of Hubei Xingfa acquiring 51% shares of Hubei Taisheng for detailed information). Therefore, the most advantageous competence of Hubei Taisheng shall be the lower cost.
The establishment and expansion of production capacity of glyphosate technical has always been a popular topic in China. CCM will continue to report the Hubei Taisheng's progress of the glyphosate technical project, and the information on the establishment, reconstruction and expansion of the production capacity of glyphosate technical of other companies.
Zhejiang Wynca's subsidiary to draft national standards for by-product of glyphosate: sodium pyrophosphate
Sichuan Fuhua and Jiangxi Jinlong to draw national standards for by-product of glyphosate: sodium phosphate dibasic dodecahydrate
Monsanto expected to sell anti-glyphosate soybean seed in 2016
Nufarm's glyphosate gains registration on pre-harvest oilseed rape
Raw material shed of Shandong Binnong explodes on 29 Sept., 2014
Statement of Shandong Binnong on 9•29 explosion
Shandong Binnong's revenue in first three quarters of 2014 reaches USD268.12 million
Zhejiang Wynca to provide entrust loans of USD14.62 million to joint-stock company
Hubei Taisheng: capacity of glyphosate technical expected to reach 130,000 tonnes in 2015
Hubei Taisheng to purchase relevant assets of glyphosate salinity wastewater treatment project of Hubei Yuerui
Yichang Jinxin to launch 40,000 t/a glycine expansion project
China's demand for glyphosate TC to stay stable over next two years
Environmental protection capacity to become new core competence of glyphosate manufacturers
Ex-works price of glyphosate technical decreases by 4.27% in Oct. 2014 MoM
Export volume of glyphosate technical decreases by 5.62% in Aug. 2014 MoM
China PMIDA market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China glycine market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China DEA market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China IDAN market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China yellow phosphorus market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China phosphorus trichloride market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China isopropylamine salt market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China paraformaldehyde market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China chloromethane market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China methylal market in first work week of Oct. 2014 (8 Oct.-11 Oct.)
China is currently the largest glyphosate supplier in the world, with low production costs anda good chemical production foundation. The dynamics of China's glyphosate greatly impact the global supply structure. Over 80% of theglyphosate produced in China is exported to more than 20 destinationsworldwide. Despite its large output and capacity, China's glyphosate industry has many shortcomings, includingovercapacity, dispersed production, few overseas registrations, poor environmental protection awareness, lack of governmental supervision, inefficient production technology, etc. Changes in China's glyphosate industry have not only been considerable, but also frequent, puzzling both outsiders and insiders,ignoring where to go next. That's because the influencing factors are many and changing frequently, thus making it highly necessary for timely update and close follow-up of the dynamics in this industry. The Glyphosate China Monthly Report brings you the latest information and in-depth analysis on market trends, supply and procurement opportunities in raw materials and intermediates, technology process, price updates, new policies and company dynamic, etc.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Steady Growth of Sugar Alcohol Price in China

As the deep processed products widely used in pharmacy and food industries, sugar alcohols are more and more popular, especially VC and sugar-free chewing gum industries. The demand for sugar alcohols in the domestic market has been growing fast, driving up market prices of sugar alcohols over the past 10 years.


Sharing some similar features with sugar and having good thermostability, sugar alcohol products are increasingly popular in food and health care products industry. In China, there are five major types of sugar alcohols: sorbitol, mannitol, erythritol, xylitol and maltitol. With the steady growth of sugar alcohols’ prices, then in 2012-2013, domestic market prices of sugar alcohols tended to be stable overall; however, the market prices of some sugar alcohol products even declined due to the oversupply and the weak demand.

To clearly describe the prices of sugar alcohols in China in 2013 and give readers some constructive opinions, CCM has obtained lots of information with diverse methods to compile a full report, Sugar Alcohol Price in China, about the prices analysis of sugar alcohols in the following aspects:
-       Overview of sugar alcohol industry in China
-       Price of sugar alcohols in China in 2013 (by month)
-       Price trend of sugar alcohol industry
-       Price analysis of sugar alcohol industry
-       Influencing factors and price forecast in 2014

All of these sugar alcohols can be used as food additives in varieties of foods along with the emergence of the concept of sugar-free or low-sugar. Besides, rising awareness of healthy diet pushes up consumption of sugar alcohols in food industry greatly over the past years. Consumption of sugar alcohols in food industry is estimated to remain at a high level.


What are the factors influencing the price trends of sugar alcohols? How is the price change of sugar alcohols by month in China in 2013? What are the opportunities in China’s sugar alcohol industry? CCM will give you more detail and useful information in this report. For all of it, please visit: http://www.cnchemicals.com/Product/Report/2382/Sugar-Alcohol-Price-in-China-Edition(1)

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

China's titanium feedstock supply in 2013 flat from 2012

It is widely expected that China's economic growth will slow down. The former investment-led growth model, which depended on the real estate industry, is no longer in effect. This is causing a decrease in the demand for architecture coatings. Such a change in the domestic environment has determined the future development of the TiO2 industry. China's TiO2 output increased from 308,000tonnes to 1,803,000 tonnes in 2011 at a CAGR of 19.33%. Assuming that 2001-2011 is classified as the growth stage of China's TiO2 industry, the industry has entered a stabilisation stage since the beginning of 2012, according to Titanium China Monthly Report issued by CCM in Feburary.

It can be judged from the actions taken by the TiO2 multinationals that China's TiO2 industry has entered a stabilisation stage. As the world's largest TiO2 consuming and producing country, China's developments are closely watched by the TiO2 multinationals During the stabilisation stage, an industry's growth will slow down or even stop.

In Sept. 2013, Huntsman Corporation acquired Rockwood Holdings, Inc's titanium dioxide business, which has caused a further rise in the concentration of the overseas titanium dioxide industry. In addition, DuPont, the world's largest TiO2 producer with a large market share in China, has decided to spin off its titanium dioxide segment, because the company predicted that such a highly cyclical segment will develop at a low speed in the future. DuPont will pay attention to high-speed investment opportunities in order to maximise opportunities for its shareholders.

Various TiO2 producers in China are gradually increasing the differentiation of its products and reducing the homogeneity of their product mix. The market has been subdivided and is maturing. For example, Sichuan Lomon Titanium Co., Ltd.'s TiO2, which is widely believed to have good performance in every aspect, has a high price; Shandong Doguide Group Co., Ltd.'s TiO2 has good stability performance; Yunnan Dahutong Investment Group Company's TiO2 has high covering power; and BlueStar New Chemical Materials Co., Ltd. Guangxi Branch's TiO2 has high whiteness.

The product mix has changed from being dominated by anatase TiO2 of low added value to rutile TiO2 of high added value. The TiO2 (general type) has been subdivided into coating grade TiO2, paper grade TiO2, and plastic grade TiO2, and others. The overcapacity, and the slowdown in the exports of TiO2 implies that China's TiO2 has been gradually entering a stabilization stage.

TiO2 exports substantially increase at the growth stage but decline when entering the stabilisation stage. Correspondingly, TiO2 exports fluctuated at a high level in 2012-2013, following strong growth in 2009-2011. Concerning the production capacity and output, survey data from CCM shows that the production capacity and output of China's TiO2 industry were 2.98 million t/a and 1.90million tonnes in 2013, and the operating rate was 63.76%.

The analysis method for product life cycle is only used to statistically analyse the current stage of a product. However, the development of an industry is dynamic and ever-changing, and technological breakthroughs can change the direction of the industry. For example, a recent study found that the surface of TiO2 can be photocatalysed to produce hydrogen, and if the technology is a breakthrough and related products reach mass production, the future development of the TiO2 industry will be boosted, and will re-enter the growth stage from the current stabilisation stage. Therefore, this article only provides an analytical point of view.

China’s TiO2 imports increase substantially while exports rose slightly
China's titanium feedstock supply in 2013 flat from 2012
Post-festival downturn in China's TiO2 market with slight decrease in price
Panxi Experimental Zone starts worldwide bidding for six titanium related projects
GPRO Titanium: net profit increases by 9.98% YoY; anatase TiO2 more profitable than Rutile Titanium
Anhui Annada revises downward net profit forecast
Pick-up of TiO2 market to support DuPont in spinning off its performance chemicals segment
Strategies for TiO2 producers in 2014: improve quality, control costs
Henan Billions forecasts 87.22% decrease in net profit for 2013
China's TiO2 industry enters into stabilisation stage
Orient Zirconic intends to acquire 100% equity stake in Winsheen New Material
Changes in pattern of China's titanium feedstock imports
Sky Dragon Group's net profit in 2013 may increase by 2%-20% YoY
Double-digit percentage increases in China's auto output and sales in 2013 boost automotive coating consumption
Nippon Paint, Dulux and Carpoly: top three frequent coating keywords in Jan. 2014
AkzoNobel maintains first place among worldwide coatings manufacturers
Growth rate of Suzhou Kingswood's revenue decreases in H2 2013

Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report, issued by CCM on 25th, is mainly comprised of five columns of news and reports related to TiO2 market, including “Supply & Demand”, “Company Dynamics”, “Upstream”, “Downstream” and “Price Update”. You can find out more business opportunities through the latest and helpful information provided in the report.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Find Hot News in Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report 1401

Published on the 25th every month, Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report  is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Titanium Dioxide market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. TiO2 China Monthly Report will provide intelligence of Chinese TiO2 industry, including supply/demand, company dynamics, raw material supply, etc, and the latest policies and technological progress to facilitate your search for commercial opportunities in this promising market.

Following are headline news of the Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report:
The domestic TiO2 price continued its downward trend, and the market has become quieter as the Spring Festival approaches.
The blast happened on Nov. 22, 2013 in Qingdao City caused increasing public concerns on the safety of buried pipelines, it is estimated that the anti-corrosion coating will be in great demand if pipelines upgrading is carried out.
After an encouraging financial performance in 2013, KNT is expected to continue its growth momentum into 2014 as new projects go into operation.
With the weak domestic demand and the flat export volume, China produced around 1.90 million tonnes of TiO2 in 2013, the same level as in 2012.
Despite the bear market, SRL's 2013 production increased significantly, and is projected to increase in 2014. However, their revenue and profit declined.
Given that only 20% TiO2 producers were profitable in 2013, it is wise for Shandong Dongjia to halt its IPO application under the CSRC's current regulations.
The domestic demand for TiO2 may remain soft in 2014. However, the export volume is expected to increase significantly, making export growth the major driving factor for the consumption of Chinese-produced TiO2 in 2014.
Comparison of TiO2 properties indicators and requirements of end users.
In Nov. 2013, the import volume of TiO2 soared while the export volume increased moderately. The import price and export price both declined slightly.
In Nov. 2013, the imported volume of titanium feedstock continued to grow. However, some small domestic titanium feedstock producers cut their operating rate, which led to the decline in the total domestic output of titanium feedstock.

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Find Hot News in Glyphsoate China Monthly Report 1401

Published on the 20th every month, Glyphsoate China Monthly Report is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Glyphsoate market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include the latest information and in-depth analysis on market trends, supply and procurement opportunities in raw materials and intermediates, technology process, price updates, new policies and company dynamic, etc.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Glyphsoate China Monthly Report:
Both the ex-works prices of glyphosate technical and formulations decreased in Nov. 2013, compared with the previous month, with that of glyphosate technical down by 11.56% and that of glyphosate formulations down by 1.86% MoM. However, the export volume of glyphosate technical largely increased by 44.10%.
The glyphosate industry is expected to remain prosperous in 2014, and glyphosate will continue to have a dominant role in China's herbicides market. However, the glyphosate industry will face four important challenges in 2014, namely the increasing costs, the stringent environmental protection inspection, industrial integration and RMB appreciation.
Generally speaking, there is no much change in the average ex-works prices of glyphosate products during Dec. 2013 and Jan. 2014. Compared with Dec. 2013, the ex-works price of glyphosate technical increased by 4.17%, while that of glyphosate formulations did not change.
As of the end of 2013, the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China has failed to release the first list of that glyphosate and PMIDA manufacturers that have successfully passed the requirements of the environmental protection inspection. However, the threat of failing these requirements has compelled many mainstream glyphosate manufacturers to enhance their environmental protection abilities.
In 2013, China achieved 94 new registrations of glyphosate products. This includes 48 single formulations of solid glyphosate ammonium salt, accounting for 51% of the total new registrations in 2013.
Nantong Jiangshan's stock performed best in 2013 overall, but Zhejiang Wynca's stock NAVPS was the highest.
There were top eight features of Chinese glyphosate industry in 2013. These include the stringent inspection and monitoring against the glyphosate industry, the glyphosate prices hitting new peaks, the significant increase in the glyphosate output and export volume, etc.
China's glyphosate industry was strictly monitored for environmental pollution in 2013. The glyphosate market was prosperous in 2013 overall, and basically every glyphosate manufacturer in China profited in 2013.
According to a report in the Zhejiang Daily on 10 Dec., 2013, a few workers from Fanbu Chemical Factory——a subsidiary of Zhejiang Jinfanda Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd., one worker from Jiande Chemical No. 2 Factory——a branch of Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd. and a number of people from these companies which have a cooperation relationship about hazardous waste treatment with Fanbu Chemical Factory and Jiande Chemical No. 2 Factory have been arrested for polluting the environment by the Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department.
Nufarm achieved a great operating performance in the 2013 fiscal year (1 Aug., 2012–31 July, 2013). Its total revenue was USD2.03 billion (AUD2.28 billion) in the 2013 fiscal year, up by 4% YoY. This was mainly attributed to the stable revenue increase in the crop protection business, which had an average gross margin of 26% in the 2013 fiscal year. Glyphosate played an important role for Nufarm's great performance in the 2013 fiscal year.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Export growth to be the driving factor for China's TiO2 consumption in 2014


Looking ahead, the domestic TiO2 consumption will continue to keep soft in 2014, which means that the export growth will be the main driving factor for 2014 China TiO2 consumption. Afterall, the export volume kept flat in 2013 and is expected to increase significantly in 2014. The International Monetary Fund predicts that the 2014 global GDP growth will reach 3.6%, higher than the 2.9% growth rate in 2013.

The steady and consolidated recovery of export destinations also supports the expectation that exports will drive growth for the consumption of Chinese-produced TiO2.

Asia-Pacific is the biggest export destination for Chinese TiO2, with its consumption accounts for about 44% of the total export volume. Apart from India, other Asian countries' latest HSBC PMI recorded rises in the output component, indicating that the regional manufacturing sectors are recovering steadily. The loose monetary policy and the strong external demand will consolidate the recovery. The Nikkei Stock Average rose about 57% in 2013, the biggest rise in 41 years. Confidence is increasing and investors are becoming more adventurous. All these signals favour the Asian economy, and consequentially will benefit China's TiO2 exports to Asia-Pacific.

For the other export destinations, industrialisation in South America, which accounts for 16% of China's total TiO2 export volume, will support its economic growth sustainably. China's TiO2 export volume to South America has been increasing. Europe's economy seems to have turned the corner. If the export volume to Europe returns to the same level in 2011, China's TiO2 export volume will increase by about 40,000 tonnes. For years, the export volume to the Middle East has been around 60,000 tonnes, and this figure is expected to sustain in 2014. At last, benefiting from the recovery of the US, the export volume to North America is expected to grow.

Brazil, the US and India are the biggest three importers of China TiO2, with their combined volume accounting for 30% of China's total TiO2 export volume. The HSBC PMI in Brazil returned to 50.5 in Dec. from 49.7 in Nov. Brazil Central Bank predicted that Brazil's economic growth rate in 2014 will be around 1.95%. There are still a few headwinds and uncertainty for Brazil economy. Conditions in India are a little disappointing as there is weak domestic demand, but orders from abroad picked up according to the HSBC's report. Good news came from the US with manufacturing activity growing in Dec. at its fastest pace in 11 months, and the rate of job growth was the strongest since March, according to Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index. The world's biggest economy will help to promote a recovery in the global economy in 2014, which will promote China's TiO2 exports.

Table of Contents of Titanium China Monthly Report 1401:
TiO2 import volume soared while export volume increased moderately in Nov.
Titanium feedstock imports increased while domestic output fell in Nov.
Domestic TiO2 market becomes quieter before the Spring Festival
Export growth to be the driving factor for China's TiO2 consumption in 2014
China produced around 1.90 million tonnes of TiO2 in 2013
It's wise for Shandong Dongjia to halt its IPO application
SRL attains massive growth in production but suffers massive drop in profit in 2013
Comparison of TiO2 properties indicators and requirements of end users
Increasing domestic auto output and lower raw material cost increase KNT's profit
Aroused public concern over pipeline safety to bring opportunities for anti-corrosion coating

Titanium Dioxide China Monthly Report, issued by CCM on 25th, is mainly comprised of five columns of news and reports related to TiO2 market, including “Supply & Demand”, “Company Dynamics”, “Upstream”, “Downstream” and “Price Update”. You can find out more business opportunities through the latest and helpful information provided in the report.

CCM is dedicated to market research in China, Asia-Pacific Rim and global market. With a staff of more than 150 dedicated highly-educated professionals, CCM offers Market Data, Analysis, Reports, Newsletters, Buyer-Trader Information, Import/Export Analysis, and Consultancy Service. 

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Top 8 features of Chinese glyphosate industry in 2013

1. The environmental protection inspection against glyphosate industry was unprecedentedly stringent.
On one hand, the environmental protection policy of large-scale inspections on the glyphosate industry was released for the first time. On 21 May, 2013, the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China released a document——Notice Regarding the Environmental Protection Inspection against Glyphosate (PMIDA) Manufacturers, and the inspection will last to 2015. This means that the glyphostate industry will be tightly regulated and monitored for environmental protection purposes for about two years and six months.

On the other hand, the environmental monitoring against the glyphosate industry was unprecedentedly stringent. Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Zhejian Wynca) and Zhejiang Jinfanda Bio-Chemical Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Jiafanda) were both involved in a court case over various environmental pollution offences. Zhejiang Jinfanda's general manager Pu, its deputy general manager Du and Zhejiang Wynca's safety and environmental protection department manager Gu have been arrested by the Zhejiang Provincial Public Security Department. So far, there is no news about the final judgment. Given the current situation, the final judgment is unlikely to be positive for the suspects.

2. Glyphosate prices hit new peaks.
Glyphosate technical and formulations' ex-works prices in 2013 all represented new peaks since 2009. Specifically, the glyphosate technical average ex-works price in 2013 was USD5,988/t (RMB36,708/t), up by 27% over 2012. The average ex-works prices of glyphosate 41% IPA, glyphosate 50% SP, glyphosate 62% IPA and glyphosate 75.7% WSG in 2013 respectively were USD2,792/t (RMB17,113/t), USD3,310/t (RMB20,292/t), USD3,428/t (RMB21,013/t) and USD5,245/t (RMB32,153/t), up by about 27%, 26%, 23% and 28% over 2012.

3. Glyphosate output and export volume increased significantly.
The environmental monitoring against the glyphosate industry was strict in 2013. However, this did not prevent China's glyphosate technical output from increasing. The total output was approximately 480,000 tonnes in 2013, up by 10% over 2012. Besides, the export volume of glyphosate A.I. was about 360,000 tonnes in the first eleven months of 2013. The total export volume of glyphosate A.I. is estimated to be about 400,000 tonnes in 2013. Thus, the export volume in 2013 will increase about 29% over 2012.

4. Production capacity continued to expand.
On one hand, Sichuan Fuhua Tongda Agro-chemical Technology Co., Ltd. (Sichuan Fuhua) became the largest glyphosate manufacturer in Asia, with a 120,000t/a production capacity. There are also many other companies trying to construct glyphosate production capacity. This includes Sichuan Hebang Co. Ltd. (Sichuan Hebang) and Lier Chemical Co., Ltd. (Lier Chemical).

Sichuan Hebang, whose main products are soda ash and ammonium chloride, planned to spend one year to construct a 50,000t/a glyphosate production project with a total budget of USD81.81 million (RMB501 million). At present, Sichuan Hebang is still preparing funds for the construction. Unlike Sichuan Hebang, which has not started construction of its glyphosate project, Lier Chemical claimed that in Nov. 2013 its subsidiary——Jiangsu Kuaida Agrochemical Co., Ltd. was trialling its 10,000t/a glyphosate production line, and that this line was expected to be launched in the beginning of 2014.

5. Almost every glyphosate manufacturer made a full-year profit in 2013.
Because of the prosperous glyphosate market in 2013, almost every Chinese glyphosate manufacturer made a full-year profit in 2013. The performances of the following three companies exemplify the strength of the glyphosate industry. The operating profit in the first nine months of 2013 of Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang Wynca), Nantong Jiangshan Agrochemical & Chemicals Co., Ltd. and Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. respectively were USD74.36 million (RMB455.35 million), USD48.20 million (RMB295.16 million) and USD5.22 million (RMB31.91 million). These three companies' operating performances in Q4 2013 mean that they will certainly record high full-year profits for 2013.

6. Chinese glyphosate companies not to have engaged in dumping conduct in Australia.
On 24 June, 2013, the Australia Customs and Border Protection Service released Notice No. 2013/51, showing that the China's glyphosate companies that exported glyphosate formulations to Australia were judged not to have dumped their products into Australia. Subsequently, Australia terminated the anti-dumping investigation that had been resumed on 16 Nov., 2012. This decision would help China's glyphosate companies develop in Australia's glyphosate market. Apart from Australia, China's glyphosate companies have had anti-dumping investigations in other foreign countries. The EU started to levy a 48% anti-dumping duty on Chinese glyphosate in 2000, and subsequently carried out anti-dumping investigations on multiple occasions against China's glyphosate. However, China eventually won this anti-dumping case in July, 2012.

7. Some Chinese pesticide companies continued to expand their overseas glyphosate market.
Sinochem Group replaced Nufarm and took over the exclusive distribution rights. Nufarm Limited (Nufarm)'s exclusive distribution rights for Roundup branded glyphosate in Australia and New Zealand were terminated on 28 Aug., 2013. Given the huge glyphosate market in Australia and New Zealand, this represents a huge step for Sinochem Group in its strategy to enlarge its overseas glyphosate market. In addition, Shandong Binnong Technology Co., Ltd. achieved a glyphosate registration in Australia in 2013.

8. Some Chinese glyphosate companies attempted to expand their business scope.
Anhui Huaxing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. intends to set foot into the natural gas business. It will receive a total of USD358.83 million (RMB2.20 billion) from CEFC Shanghai Oil Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai Daiwah Group International Trade Co., Ltd. and Dasheng Commercial Co., Ltd., and will use these funds to enter into the natural gas industry. Zhejiang Wynca Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd. continued to achieve progress on its overseas mining business. Zhejiang Wynca's holding subsidiary–Akoko Gold Fields–has successfully obtained mining rights, covering 28.07 km2 of territory, in Ghana in Sept. 2013.Source: Glyphosate China Monthly Report issued by CCM in January.

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Outlook of China's glyphosate industry in 2014
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Export volume of glyphosate technical increases 44.10% in Nov. 2013

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