In 2023, the price of sand and gravel across the country was mixed. In June, sand and gravel prices remained stable along the Xijiang River and in Shanxi, Guizhou and other places. Prices of mechanism-based sand and gravel in Chongqing, Yudong, Yuxi, Hunan, Qingdao, Yangtze and other ports have shown a downward trend.

   ——The prices of machine-made sand and gravel at Yangtze River ports continued to fall across the board from April to June after prices rebounded in March. The price of manufactured sand in Shanghai fell by up to 5 yuan/ton from last month, while the price of natural sand along the Yangtze River increased by 5-7 yuan/ton from last month.

   ——The price of sand and gravel in Yuxi, Chongqing fell by 2 yuan/ton month-on-month. The price of high-quality machine-made sand in eastern Chongqing fell by 5-6 yuan/ton month-on-month. The price of sand and gravel in Hunan has been mixed, with an increase or decrease of roughly 1-2 yuan/ton.

   ——Pingdu machine-made sand in Qingdao, Shandong Province rose by 11 yuan/ton.

What factors affect the rise and fall of sand and gravel prices, sand and gravel prices, sand and gravel transportation costs, machine-made sand production

   The rise and fall of sand and gravel prices in these areas are affected by many factors? Zhengzhou Global Heavy Industry analyzes the reasons for your reference:

   1. Market supply and demand: The supply and demand relationship of sand and gravel in the market is the most important price determinant. Tight supply or a surge in demand can cause prices to rise, while oversupply or falling demand can cause prices to fall.

   2. Raw material cost: Raw materials and equipment are required to produce sand and gravel. Fluctuations in raw material prices such as mining costs and blasting costs will directly affect the production cost and final selling price of sand and gravel.

   3. Transportation cost: The transportation cost of sand and gravel is usually an important factor affecting the price. If the sand and gravel origin is far from the market or transportation is difficult, transportation costs will increase, thus affecting the final sales price.

   4. Seasonal demand: The demand for sand and gravel in some areas may be related to the season. For example, demand for sand and gravel may rise during the peak construction season and fall during the off-season, affecting price fluctuations.

   5. Environmental regulations: The changes and implementation of environmental regulations have an important impact on the sand and gravel industry. Strict environmental standards may lead to higher production costs, thus affecting prices.

   6. Economic conditions: Macroeconomic conditions play an important role in construction demand and infrastructure construction. When the economy is booming, construction activity increases, demand increases, and prices may rise; during a recession, demand decreases, and prices may fall.

   7. Competition pattern: The market competition pattern will also affect the price of sand and gravel. If there are multiple suppliers in the market and competition is fierce, prices may remain relatively stable or decrease. Conversely, if there are fewer suppliers or a monopoly exists, prices may be higher.

  To sum up, the price of sand and gravel is a complex system affected by many factors. These factors are intertwined and cause price fluctuations and changes. Sand and gravel companies can appropriately adjust production and operations according to local market conditions to maintain healthy and stable development.