At present, the calcium carbide market in Shandong remains at the post-adjustment level in a robust trading atmosphere. At this stage, when the mainstream delivery price of local first-grade calcium carbide is mostly 4270-4400 yuan/ton, a higher price is quoted. After normal delivery, those downstream PVC producers hoard few goods in trucks, with some unloading carbide goods upon arrival, providing strong demand underpinning. Based on the fact that the delivery has not improved significantly following the early market increase, and the fear that the subsequent road transport will be blocked, the operators become more cautious with little enthusiasm to continue to raise the price. In the short term, they will continue to keep a stable wait-and-see trend.