The Indian Polyaluminium Chloride market in May xxxx observed a bearish momentum driven by weaker international demand and declining raw material prices. Export-driven segments, especially in Southeast Asia, scaled back procurement of polyaluminium chloride amid weak industrial activity. The water treatment and paper sectors, two of the largest consumers of polyaluminium chloride, were unwilling to place large orders, further softened market sentiment.
A notable x.xx decrease in upstream bauxite prices considerably lowered polyaluminium chloride production costs for manufacturers. This cost relief encouraged increased output across major producing countries, including India and China. However, this increase in output resulted in an oversupply of bauxite, compounded by weak export demand from consuming markets and subsequent increases in inventories. While some producers attempted to stabilize polyaluminium chloride market by trimming operating, high freight costs and logistical bottlenecks continued to disrupt export flows, making it...
