According to the statistical analysis of relevant platforms such as China Sand and Stone Network, Centennial Building Network and other relevant platforms, as of May 29, the domestic sand and stone market showed an overall upward trend.

According to incomplete statistics, the national comprehensive sand and stone price last week was 109 yuan/ton, an increase of 1.32% week-on-week, and the average price of machine-made sand was 101 yuan/ton, a week-on-week increase of 0.74%; the average price of crushed stone was 95 yuan/ton, which was a week-on-week decline 1.52%; the average price of natural sand is 131 yuan/ton, up 3.97% week-on-week.

The specific market price zoning is as follows:

1. East China Region

Shanghai area

Last week, the demand for sand and gravel in the downstream market in Shanghai continued to increase, and prices did not fluctuate temporarily. At present, the price of machine-made sand in Shanghai is maintained at 100-102 yuan/ton, and the price of crushed stone is maintained at 98-100 yuan/ton. Due to the continuous increase of foreign sand and gravel and the relatively balanced supply and demand, it is expected that the price of sand and gravel in Shanghai will remain stable in the later period. The market demand in Nanchang, Jiangxi remained good, and the price of sand and stone fluctuated slightly.

Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province

The project in Nanchang, Jiangxi market has gradually recovered. At present, the supply of sand and stone enterprises is maintained well, and the price of natural sand is 110-120 yuan/ton, and the price of stone is 95 yuan/ton. Judging from the recent market accumulation, the price of sand has increased slightly, and it is expected that it will continue to maintain stable operation in the later period.

Hefei, Anhui

The sand and stone market in Hefei, Anhui may rise again by 2-3 yuan/ton. The flood season is approaching, the supply of sand and stone is limited, and the price is running strongly. According to market feedback, the sand and stone materials in the Hefei market are mainly supplied from outside. Natural sand is mainly sourced from river sand in the Lu'an area and lake sand from Poyang Lake. As environmental protection continues to increase and the impact of the flood season in the Yangtze River, the supply of natural sand may be limited and the price is likely to increase. At present, the price of natural sand in the Hefei market is 173-183 yuan/ton; the source of machine-made sand is wide and the supply is relatively stable. The market price is 121-143 yuan/ton; the market price of pebble and gravel is 135-143 yuan/ton. As market demand continues to increase and supply narrows, it is expected that the Hefei sand and gravel market will run strongly in the short term.

2. Central China Region

Luoyang, Henan

The amount of construction started to decrease, and the price of sand and stone stabilized temporarily. The wheat harvest season is approaching, most projects have begun to slow down, and the market's demand for materials has also begun to decline, but the overall price of sandstone in Luoyang has remained stable. At present, the price of local natural river sand is 120-130 yuan/ton, and the price of crushed stone is 88 -92 yuan/ton, machine-made sand 98-102 yuan/ton, although the market is still weak in a short time, but the price of sand and gravel has no downward trend, and continues to be mainly stable.

3. Northwest and Southwest

Northwest region: The market demand in Xi'an, Shaanxi remains relatively stable, and there is no change in sand and gravel prices. Recently, the demand for sand and gravel in Shaanxi’s Xi’an market is in a good state, and the overall price has not changed much. At present, the market price of machine-made sand is 110 yuan/ton, and the price of stone is 95 yuan/ton. Judging from the feedback from the manufacturers, the price of sand and stone this year has fallen somewhat compared to last year. In the short term, the price will continue to remain stable.

Southwest China: The overall market demand in Chongqing last week was acceptable. The supply and demand of sand and gravel were basically in a balanced state, and there was no significant fluctuation in prices. The construction of construction sites in Chongqing has been relatively good recently, the operation rate of the mixing plant is within a normal range, the supply and demand of the sand and gravel market are basically balanced, and the prices remain stable. This year, due to the expansion or addition of sandstone mining companies in Chongqing, the local sandstone supply capacity has been greatly improved, so the supply of sandstone is relatively abundant, and the recent market demand is good, so there is no downward trend in sandstone prices. With the advent of high temperature and rainy weather, the market demand will weaken in the later period, the supply of sand and gravel will be in excess of demand, and the price may show a downward trend.

4. South China Region

Recently, the prices of sand and gravel in Nanning area have maintained stable operation this week, and the market conditions have not fluctuated temporarily. Recently, the construction situation in the Nanning market has remained normal, the supply and demand in the sand and gravel market are balanced, and prices are stable. Guangxi is about to enter the rainy season, and the construction progress on the site may be slightly slowed, but the overall market demand has no major impact. The current local sand price is 70-85 yuan/ton, and the crushed stone price is 62-66 yuan/ton. In the short term, the prices of sand and gravel in Nanning will continue to run smoothly, and the market conditions will be stable.

5. North China Region

The demand for sand and gravel in Tianjin has increased, and the market for sand and gravel has remained stable. Due to the high local prices, low-priced sand and gravel in peripheral areas such as Liaoning continue to flow into the Tianjin market, which may have a certain impact on the local sand and gravel price in the later period. At present, the price of sand in machine-made sand in the region is maintained at 110 yuan/ton; the price of crushed stone is maintained at around 105 yuan/ton. It is expected that the local sand and stone prices will fluctuate in the later period.

In summary, last week's sand and stone market mainly showed steady operation in the northern region and an upward trend in the southern region. The demand for sand and gravel in North China has increased, but the impact of foreign sand and gravel on the market has intensified market competition. Therefore, the market for sand and gravel has been operating steadily; the Yangtze River Basin in central China is about to enter the flood season, so the supply of natural sand in the later period will be limited, so the price of natural sand has With an upward trend, the supply of natural sand is declining, the demand for machine-made sand is increasing, and the price of machine-made sand will also show a trend of strong operation. The rainy season in South China is about to come, and construction on site has slowed down, but there is no obvious impact on the overall demand for sand and gravel. Therefore, the price of sand and gravel in the southern region will continue to operate steadily in the later period. Stone prices may show a downward trend.

The article is excerpted from the China Sand and Stone Association website, the relevant data is for reference only.