Germanium Market Report October 2012
2012-11-16 13:45:56 【Print】
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The Chinese germanium market kept steady in October. Demand continued to be weak and deals were rare
. Rates of germanium metal 99.99%min hovered at RMB10,900-11,100/kg (USD1,747-1,779/kg), showing no deviations with those of last months . Additionally, the price of germanium dioxide 99.99%min decreased slightly from RMB8,900-9,000/kg (USD1,426-1,442/kg) to RMB8,800-8,900/kg (USD1,410-1,426/kg) . Market participants predict that in the coming weeks, germanium metal price have no much potential to fluctuate obviously . The price of germanium metal 99.99%min in Europe market fluctuated a little and it stays at USD1,600-1,700/kg for the time being . Some uncertain factors exist in the European market and presently the market moves slowly . As for the American germanium market, demand from downstream industry keeps stable and has no increasing trend. There are few changes in the market with price holding at USD1,620-1,650/kg firmly.