The current market in Shanxi sees a concentration of transactions at both high and low price levels. The high and low price transactions are influenced by factors such as transaction volume, transparency, and supply conditions, and therefore have certain unique characteristics at specific price points. In contrast, transactions at the mid-range price levels are more representative of market direction and bargaining power at key price points. Currently (on the day of the report), the mid-range transaction price and bargaining range in Shanxi are concentrated between 5400 and 5450 RMB/ton.
