Magnesium Ingot Quotes Edged Down Slightly; Prices Fell, Volumes Rose, and Transactions Remained Temporarily Stable [SMM Magnesium Ingot Spot Market Flash]
[Magnesium Ingot Quotations Edged Lower, Prices Fell While Volumes Rose and Deals Remained Temporarily Stable] The magnesium ingot market consolidated on a weak note, with mainstream quotations for 99.90% magnesium ingot in the Fugu area at 15,900-16,000 yuan/mt. More low-priced cargoes were available, and the transaction center edged down slightly; FOB was quoted at $2,250-2,350/mt. On the supply side, sellers proactively cut prices amid inventory pressure, while downstream buyers entered the market to restock at an appropriate time. Overall transactions showed a pattern of lower prices and higher volumes, and acceptance of 15,850 yuan/mt was moderate. However, demand remained weak. In markets outside China, affected by high ocean freight rates and exchange-rate fluctuations, firm orders still left room for negotiation, and new orders were scarce. In the short term, it was expected to remain in the doldrums.