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Magnesium Ingot Price Trend for January 2026

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29 Jan 2026
In January 2026, magnesium ingots (taking the mainstream 99.90% grade as an example) generally trended as rising first, then correcting, and stabilizing with a rebound in the late month. The mainstream spot transaction price fluctuated in the range of 16,000-16,800 CNY/ton. The core drivers were cost support combined with strong intentions to maintain prices; transaction volume was dominated by downstream rigid demand and pre-festival stockpiling, regional price spreads remained stable, and the price edged up slightly at the end of the month due to tight supply. Below is the full-month price information (Tax-inclusive, unit: CNY/ton, un-pickled with simple packaging).
Time Period Mainstream Price Range Core Change Key Events
Jan 1 – Jan 8 16,700-16,800 Steady with a slight rise Prices of coal, ferrosilicon and other raw materials on the cost side remained stable; major production areas maintained firm prices. The mainstream EXW price in Shaanxi was 16,800-17,000 CNY/ton, with the mainstream transaction price at 16,700-16,800 CNY/ton
Jan 9 – Jan 22 16,000-16,400 Fell first, then stabilized The price dipped to 16,000-16,100 CNY/ton early in the period due to the off-season demand; the supply of low-priced goods decreased in the middle of the period, and the price rebounded to 16,300-16,400 CNY/ton driven by downstream rigid demand for stock replenishment. Some enterprises in Shaanxi suspended quotations or quoted 17,000 CNY/ton
Jan 23 – Jan 26 16,300-16,500 Unchanged 16,300-16,400 CNY/ton in Shaanxi, 16,450-16,550 CNY/ton in Shanxi, 16,300-16,400 CNY/ton in Ningxia; enterprises limited shipments before the Spring Festival, leading to sluggish transactions
Jan 27 – Jan 29 16,600-16,900 Up 200 CNY/ton On the 28th, Fugu Magnesium Industry in Shaanxi quoted 16,600 CNY/ton, Yuncheng/Taiyuan 16,800-16,900 CNY/ton, Ningxia/Inner Mongolia 16,600-16,700 CNY/ton; tight supply supported the price hike

Core Price Data (By Region/Grade, as of Jan 29)

Region/Grade Price Remarks
99.90% (Fugu/Shenmu, Shaanxi) 16,600-16,700 CNY/ton Mainstream transaction price, negotiable margin of 50-100 CNY/ton
99.90% (Wenxi, Shanxi) 16,800-16,900 CNY/ton Slightly higher due to logistics costs
99.90% (Ningxia/Inner Mongolia) 16,600-16,700 CNY/ton Consistent with Shaanxi, stable supply
99.90% (Xinjiang) 16,500-16,600 CNY/ton Cost advantage, slightly lower than major production areas
99.95% Grade A/B (Shaanxi) 17,550/17,000 CNY/ton High-end grade, dominated by long-term orders
99.90% FOB Tianjin Port 2,340-2,380 USD/ton Fluctuated with spot prices, quotations affected by exchange rate

III. Core Driving Factors

  1. Supply Side

Operating rates in major production areas (Shaanxi, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia) remained stable, and enterprises had a strong willingness to maintain prices. Some enterprises cut/suspended production or limited shipments before the Spring Festival, leading to a reduction in low-priced goods supply; tight supply provided strong support for prices.

  1. Demand Side

Rigid demand from downstream sectors such as aluminum alloy and automotive lightweighting remained stable; pre-festival stockpiling drove transaction volume, and foreign trade orders were steady. Overall demand was moderate without explosive growth, which limited the sharp rise of prices.

  1. Cost Side

Prices of raw materials such as coal, semi-coke and ferrosilicon remained stable, providing strong cost support. The loss pressure of magnesium plants was eased, and their confidence in maintaining firm prices was enhanced.

  1. Regional Differences

Shaanxi, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia are the major production areas with a price of 16,600-16,700 CNY/ton; Shanxi’s price was slightly higher at 16,800-16,900 CNY/ton due to logistics costs; Xinjiang had a slightly lower price relying on cost advantages, and the regional price spread remained stable.

  1. Monthly Summary & Future Outlook
  2. Monthly Summary

Magnesium ingot prices rose first, then corrected and rebounded at the end of January, with an overall increase of about 7% compared with the end of December. The core was the game between cost support, the willingness to maintain prices and downstream rigid demand; transactions were dominated by small rigid demand orders and long-term orders.

  1. Future Outlook
  • Short-term (February): Tight supply will continue; if demand does not decline significantly, the price may fluctuate in the range of 16,500-17,000 CNY/ton.
  • Medium-term (March-April): Focus on the resumption of downstream production and cost changes; a recovery in demand may drive a slight price increase of 100-200 CNY/ton.
  1. Procurement Suggestions
  2. For rigid demand procurement, lock in long-term orders with a negotiable margin of 50-100 CNY/ton; prioritize cooperation with major production areas in Shaanxi and Ningxia and control inventory levels.
  3. Pay close attention to FOB quotations at Tianjin Port; for US dollar settlement, watch out for exchange rate fluctuations and lock in exchange rate risks in advance.

Closely track the operating rates and production cut plans of major production areas, adjust procurement rhythm in a timely manner and avoid price fluctuation risks.



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