Germanium Market Report January 2013

The Chinese germanium metal market kept stable in January.Asian Metal Copyright 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.Asian Metal Copyright 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).Asian Metal Copyright Suppliers reflected that inquiries received in the spot market were few which resulted in scarce deals.Asian Metal Copyright Consumers lacked enthusiasm to make procurements at the current high price level and just held wait-and-see attitudes toward the market.Asian Metal Copyright Prices of germanium metal 99.Asian Metal Copyright Suppliers reflected that inquiries received in the spot market were few which resulted in scarce deals.Asian Metal Copyright Suppliers reflected that inquiries received in the spot market were few which resulted in scarce deals.Asian Metal Copyright 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.Asian Metal Copyright Suppliers reflected that inquiries received in the spot market were few which resulted in scarce deals.Asian Metal Copyright Since Spring Festival is approaching, it is estimated that the germanium metal market will move slowly during the holidays and experience little change.Asian Metal CopyrightThe Chinese germanium metal market kept stable in January.Asian Metal Copyright 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.Asian Metal Copyright Since Spring Festival is approaching, it is estimated that the germanium metal market will move slowly during the holidays and experience little change.Asian Metal Copyright