[Rare Gases Monthly Review]: Helium market continues its downward trend, krypton prices weaken (September 2026)

Market AnalysisIn September 2026, the domestic rare gas market showed a mixed performance. Helium prices continued to decline overall, krypton prices shifted downwards, while xenon and neon prices remained stable but trading was weak. Market supply was relatively abundant, downstream procurement was cautious, and the overall trading atmosphere was moderate.  Regarding helium, the average monthly price of bottled high-purity helium continued to decline. Market supply remained ample, but downstream purchasing activity was weak, with companies primarily focusing on price reductions to move inventory, leading to a continued downward trend in bottled helium prices. Bulk intermediaries shifted their purchasing focus downwards, with companies in East China lowering prices to move inventory, and some low-priced transactions continuing to decline; mainstream transactions in Southwest China followed suit. The market prices for both imported and domestically produced high-purity helium in tubular form also continued to decline. Imported supplies remained plentiful, and domestic helium production continued to increase, resulting in an overall sufficient supply. In this downward trend, channel purchasing activity was generally low, and with the upcoming holidays, downstream procurement slowed, causing market prices to drop rapidly. In Inner Mongolia and Shaanxi, mainstream ex-factory prices for high-purity helium in tubular form continued to decline, market trading was subdued, and downstream buyers were largely unwilling to accept goods, adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Regarding xenon, the average market price remained stable, but the transaction focus shifted downwards. The supply-demand imbalance has not yet eased, and prices continued to decline, with some low-priced transactions occurring. Regarding krypton gas, while the nominal average market price remained stable, the actual transaction focus shifted downwards, with the monthly average price declining month-on-month. Downstream end-users purchased only as needed, anchored to actual production demands, and were cautious about stockpiling. Given the weak market conditions, factories and traders generally lowered their prices to compete for orders, accelerating inventory turnover and releasing supply. Regarding neon, market prices remained stable, transaction volume shifted downwards, channel inventory was ample, and the trading atmosphere was weak. Market OutlookLooking ahead, the high-purity helium market is expected to continue its downward trend in October 2026, with further room for price declines, but a sustained deep drop is unlikely. On the supply side, overall supply remains high: maintenance shutdowns at some Russian gas sources may reduce imports, but gas from the US and Germany continues to flow into the domestic market; coupled with the continued release of domestic helium production capacity, the increase in domestically produced tubular helium is significant, resulting in ample market supply. On the demand side, essential consumption from the medical and semiconductor industries provides basic support, but downstream end-users are driven by actual production schedules and are cautious in their purchasing, making large-scale restocking unlikely in the short term. It is expected that the average purchase price for imported tubular high-purity helium by intermediaries will continue to decline, with a larger drop in domestically produced tubular high-purity helium, and a corresponding reduction in bulk purchase prices for bottled high-purity helium.Xenon prices are expected to see a slight downward adjustment. Downstream demand remains weak, with only sporadic transactions for immediate needs. The market lacks positive support, and prices are likely to continue their downward trend in October. Domestic krypton prices are likely to continue their significant decline in October. Currently, downstream purchasing enthusiasm is low, and factories and traders face significant pressure to reduce inventory. Market players are generally lowering prices to compete for orders and accelerate inventory release and cash flow recovery. The neon market is expected to remain stable. In the short term, the spot market is quiet, with supply and demand approaching equilibrium. Producers and traders are mostly shipping close to cost, and there is no immediate incentive for significant price adjustments. Professional supplier, trustworthyIn the current volatile and adjusting rare gas market, choosing a stable and reliable supply channel is particularly important. Jiayuan has long focused on the rare gas business, possessing abundant resources and a professional service team in the fields of helium, xenon, krypton, and neon. With ample supply and guaranteed quality, we can provide customers with flexible and efficient procurement solutions. We welcome new and existing customers to contact Jiayuan to discuss procurement matters and achieve mutual benefit and future development.

Jiayuan Chemical: Building a complete industrial chain from fluorite ore to high-purity fluorine materials

With the continuous increase in demand for high-performance fluorine materials in advanced manufacturing fields such as semiconductors, new energy, and aerospace, self-reliance and controllability of the industrial chain are becoming the core competitiveness of fluorochemical companies. Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. (czjyhg.com), since its establishment in 2015, has been deeply involved in the fluorochemical field and has formed a complete industrial chain layout from upstream fluorite resources to downstream high-purity fluorine-containing new materials. Upstream resource sideJiayuan Chemical has established extensive cooperation with leading companies in Myanmar, Inner Mongolia, and Liaoning, building a stable raw material supply system based on fluorite mines, providing a solid guarantee for the operation of the entire industrial chain. Midstream manufacturing endThe company has large-scale production capacity: In terms of organic fluorine products, it has an annual production capacity of 3,500 tons of trifluorochloroethylene (CTFE), 1,000 tons of octafluorocyclobutane (C318), 2,000 tons of OEM processing of perfluoroethylene propylene (F46), and 300 tons of perfluorohexanoic acid; In terms of inorganic fluorine products, it has an annual production capacity of 1,000 tons each of electronic-grade potassium fluoride, magnesium fluoride, and lithium fluoride, 600 tons of toothpaste-grade sodium fluoride, and 1,500 tons of trifluorotoluene. The product matrix covers multiple categories such as organic fluorine, inorganic fluorine, and electronic wet chemicals. Downstream application endJiayuan Chemical's products have penetrated into high-end fields such as semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, optics, new energy, and fine chemicals. The company's 99.9995% high-purity boron trifluoride meets the stringent process requirements of ion implantation and boron isotope preparation; octafluoropropane (C218) with a purity of 98% is widely used in wafer etching and display panel manufacturing; D3F (trifluoropropylmethylcyclotrisiloxane), as a key monomer for fluorosilicone rubber and fluorosilicone oil, continues to benefit from the growth of the high-performance elastomer market. In addition, high-purity calcium fluoride, ammonium fluoride, and electronic-grade potassium fluoride play important roles in precision optics, rare earth processing, and semiconductor cleaning. Leveraging its professional R&D team and imported production equipment, Jiayuan Chemical collaborates extensively with renowned domestic fluorochemical research institutes to continuously develop customized products such as fluorinated pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates. In 2018, it established a subsidiary, Changzhou Jiarui Chemical Co., Ltd., to further improve its integrated industrial and trading operation system. Leveraging its complete industrial chain advantages, Jiayuan Chemical is committed to providing high-quality fluorochemical products and technical services to global customers, adhering to the principles of "customer first, integrity paramount," and contributing to the upgrading of advanced manufacturing industries. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Q1: What are Jiayuan Chemical's core products?A: Covers trifluorochloroethylene (CTFE), octafluorocyclobutane (C318), perfluoroethylene propylene (F46), high-purity boron trifluoride, octafluoropropane (C218), D3F, electronic-grade potassium fluoride/magnesium fluoride/lithium fluoride, high-purity calcium fluoride, etc., covering organic fluorine, inorganic fluorine and electronic wet chemicals. Q2: Where does Jiayuan Chemical's industrial chain advantage lie?A: The company started with fluorite mineral resources, expanded into midstream large-scale production and manufacturing, and extended to high-end applications such as semiconductors and new energy, forming a complete fluorochemical industry chain with balanced development across the upstream and downstream sectors. Q3: Which industries do your high-purity products primarily serve?A: Primarily serving the semiconductor manufacturing, electronic specialty gases, precision optics, new energy materials, pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates, and high-end fine chemicals industries. Q4: How can I contact Jiayuan Chemical?A: Service hotline +86-0519-82585998. Headquartered at Room 1304, Building B, Jinsha Science and Technology Financial Center, Jintan District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province. We welcome domestic and foreign companies to discuss cooperation. Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. is an enterprise specializing in the research and development and supply of fluorinated chemicals, high-purity fluorides, and specialty materials, serving the fields of electronic materials, semiconductors, optics, new energy, and fine chemicals. Leveraging its mature fluorochemical industry chain resources and product supply capabilities, Jiayuan Chemical continuously focuses on the application and development of high-purity fluorine materials in advanced manufacturing, providing global customers with a variety of high-quality fluoride products, including high-purity calcium fluoride. In recent years, with the rapid development of semiconductor manufacturing, precision optics, laser technology, and high-end testing equipment, 99.99% high-purity calcium fluoride (CaF₂) is becoming an important basic material in the advanced manufacturing industry chain. Compared to ordinary industrial-grade calcium fluoride, high-purity calcium fluoride places higher demands on impurity control, material stability, and optical performance, and its application areas are gradually expanding from traditional industries to high-value fields such as semiconductors, optoelectronics, and high-end optics. 

Jiayuan Chemical's 99.9995% high-purity boron trifluoride serves the needs of advanced manufacturing

With the rapid development of the semiconductor, new energy, nuclear industry, and high-end fine chemical industries, the market demand for high-purity specialty gas materials continues to increase. As an important inorganic fluoride and boron-based functional material, boron trifluoride (BF₃) plays a crucial role in catalytic synthesis, electronic materials, boron isotope preparation, and scientific research due to its excellent chemical properties. Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. offers high-purity boron trifluoride products with a purity of up to 99.9995%, meeting the needs of high-end applications with strict impurity control and stable supply capabilities. 99.9995% high-purity boron trifluoride, meeting stringent application requirements.Boron trifluoride (BF₃) is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. It possesses strong Lewis acidity and high reactivity, making it an important boron-containing compound in modern chemical industry. Compared to ordinary industrial-grade boron trifluoride, high-purity boron trifluoride has stricter requirements for controlling indicators such as moisture, oxygen, and metallic impurities.Jiayuan Chemical supplies 99.9995% high-purity boron trifluoride, which effectively reduces the impact of trace impurities on subsequent processes through advanced purification technology and a strict quality testing system, improving material consistency and application stability. It is suitable for electronic materials, scientific research experiments and high-end chemical applications with high purity requirements. High-purity boron trifluoride has significant value in advanced manufacturing.In the semiconductor and electronics industries, high-purity boron trifluoride (BF₃) is an important boron-containing gas material used in ion implantation, doping processes, and the fabrication of special electronic materials. With the continuous development of advanced chip manufacturing technologies, the requirements for purity, stability, and batch consistency of electronic-grade gases are constantly increasing, making high-purity BF₃ a crucial foundational material for ensuring precision manufacturing processes.In the field of nuclear-grade boron materials, boron trifluoride is also one of the important raw materials for the preparation of boron isotope-related products. Due to boron's excellent neutron absorption properties, high-purity boron materials have significant application value in the nuclear industry, safety protection, and scientific research. Jiayuan Chemical has long been involved in the fields of fluorine-containing materials and nuclear-grade boron materials, providing customers with stable and reliable high-performance products. Leveraging the advantages of the fluorochemical industry chain to achieve stable supplyThe production of high-purity boron trifluoride requires not only advanced purification technology but also stringent requirements for raw material control, production environment, and testing capabilities. Jiayuan Chemical focuses on the research and development and supply of fluorine-containing new materials, high-purity fluorides, and specialty chemicals. Leveraging its complete fluorochemical industry chain resources, Jiayuan Chemical provides global customers with high-quality, high-stability fluorochemical product solutions.Looking ahead, with the continued development of the semiconductor, new energy, nuclear technology, and advanced materials industries, the market demand for high-purity boron trifluoride will further increase. Jiayuan Chemical will continue to improve its product quality control capabilities, providing global customers with 99.9995% high-purity boron trifluoride and related boron-based materials, thus driving the upgrading of the high-end materials industry. FAQQ1: What are the advantages of 99.9995% boron trifluoride compared to ordinary boron trifluoride? A: 99.9995% high-purity boron trifluoride has lower impurity content, higher batch stability, and better process adaptability, which can meet the stringent requirements for material purity in the semiconductor, scientific research, and high-end manufacturing fields.Q2: In which fields is high-purity boron trifluoride mainly used? A: High-purity boron trifluoride is mainly used in semiconductor electronic materials, boron isotope preparation, nuclear-grade boron materials, fine chemical catalysis, and scientific research experiments.Q3: What factors should be considered when selecting a high-purity boron trifluoride supplier? A: In addition to product purity, it is also necessary to pay attention to the production process, quality testing system, batch stability, packaging and transportation capabilities, and long-term supply guarantee capabilities. Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. is an enterprise specializing in the research and development and supply of fluorinated chemicals, high-purity fluorides, and specialty materials, serving the fields of electronic materials, semiconductors, optics, new energy, and fine chemicals. Leveraging its mature fluorochemical industry chain resources and product supply capabilities, Jiayuan Chemical continuously focuses on the application and development of high-purity fluorine materials in advanced manufacturing, providing global customers with a variety of high-quality fluoride products, including high-purity calcium fluoride. In recent years, with the rapid development of semiconductor manufacturing, precision optics, laser technology, and high-end testing equipment, 99.99% high-purity calcium fluoride (CaF₂) is becoming an important basic material in the advanced manufacturing industry chain. Compared to ordinary industrial-grade calcium fluoride, high-purity calcium fluoride places higher demands on impurity control, material stability, and optical performance, and its application areas are gradually expanding from traditional industries to high-value fields such as semiconductors, optoelectronics, and high-end optics.

[Holiday Notice] Mid-Autumn Festival & National Day Holiday Arrangement

Dear Valued Customers,Thank you for your continued trust and support! Please note our holiday schedule:Mid-Autumn Festival: Sept 25 - 27National Day: Oct 1 - 7Make-up Working Day: Oct 10Foreign Trade Service Guarantee:During the holiday, foreign trade business, order processing, and customer service will operate normally via email.Contact Email: Anna@czjyhg.comWarm Holiday Greetings:On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, all staff at Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd. send our warmest holiday greetings to you!The full moon of Mid-Autumn symbolizes completeness and reunion, while National Day represents prosperity and joy. We wish you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, full of joy and harmony. May your business flourish and reach new heights in the future!Thank you for your trust and support. We look forward to continuing our successful cooperation and creating a brilliant future together. Wishing you a pleasant and peaceful holiday!Changzhou Jiayuan Chemical Co., Ltd.