Germanium Market Report January 2013
2013-02-07 11:31:30 【Print】
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The Chinese germanium metal market kept stable in January
. Prices of germanium metal 99.99%min from large-sized producers stayed at RMB11,400-11,600/kg (USD1,830-1,862/kg), while some medium and small-sized suppliers quoted at around RMB11,000/kg (USD1,766/kg) . Consumers lacked enthusiasm to make procurements at the current high price level and just held wait-and-see attitudes toward the market . Suppliers reflected that inquiries received in the spot market were few which resulted in scarce deals . Since demand showed no increasing tendency, market participants seemed pessimistic on the market and noted that buying activities would be unlikely to increase in the near future . Since Spring Festival is approaching, it is estimated that the germanium metal market will move slowly during the holidays and experience little change . As for overseas market, prices of germanium metal declined in Europe but remained firm in North America in January with weak demand in the spot market .