At present, as the trading atmosphere in the calcium carbide market in Shandong is flat, still characterized by oversupply, the average price fluctuates at a low level. According to analysis, thanks to smooth logistics, the calcium carbide producers in Northwest China have witnessed a rise in the trading volume, with inventory pressure eased. At the same time, after having seen a slight excess of goods delivered to Shandong, the main consumer destination, those downstream manufacturers mostly hoard goods in trucks, making it difficult for transaction prices to go up.