桐油: 近年世界桐油价格平稳,但今年始已有所上扬,现占世界桐油出口量60％中国1996年初桐油价每吨约近1400美元,升幅近2成。另外,南美桐油集散地荷兰鹿特丹市场价也紧跟中国徐徐上调,每吨已涨50美元,但今年下半年因需求势头不强,价格有所回落,11月份已趋稳1325美元左右。 据国外有关人士称,今年世界桐油价格上扬明显原因与中国减产,供应不足有关。中国主要产地四川省减产严重,广西、湖南也有一定程度减产,仅贵州仍保持常年产量。但该省今年遭洪水泛滥,铁路、公路运输受阻,影响供应。中国惯例3月上市新桐油也推迟至6月才应市,也助推价格上扬。 Tung oil: Tung oil prices have been stable in the world in recent years, but this year it has risen and now accounts for 60% of the world’s tung oil exports. In early 1996, the price of tung oil was nearly 1,400 US dollars per ton, an increase of nearly 20%. In addition, the market price of Rotterdam, the distribution center of South American tung oil, is also closely following China’s upward adjustment, which has increased by 50 US dollars per ton. However, due to the weak demand in the second half of this year, the price has dropped, and in November it has stabilized around 1325 U.S. dollars. According to foreign sources, the obvious reason for the rise in world tung oil prices this year is related to China’s reduced production and insufficient supply. China’s main producing area in Sichuan Province has experienced a severe reduction in production. Guangxi and Hunan have also reduced production to a certain extent, and Guizhou alone still maintains annual production. However, the province was flooded this year, and railways and roads were blocked, affecting supply. China’s practice of listing new tung oil in March was also postponed until June when it was due to market, which also helped boost prices.