Recently, driven by the combined impact of multiple factors including the high volatility of international crude oil prices, the escalation of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, and expectations of domestic spring maintenance, the domestic chemical market has ushered in a new round of price fluctuations. The prices of various chemical products have shown significant volatility and an overall upward trend, posing certain challenges to the operation and development of upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry. Hunan Yueyang Sanxiang Chemical Co., Ltd. closely monitors market dynamics, proactively judges industry trends, takes proactive and diversified measures to calmly respond to price fluctuations, ensures the stability of production and operation, and effectively safeguards the rights and interests of customers and the sound development of the industry. It is reported that the current price fluctuation of chemical products is characterized by "large gains, wide coverage, and rapid transmission", with the core driving force stemming from the dual squeeze on the cost and supply sides. Since early March, international crude oil prices have continued to rise, with a maximum monthly increase of over 39%. As a core raw material for the chemical industry, the high operation of crude oil prices has directly driven a substantial increase in the costs of the entire industrial chain, forming an obvious cost transmission effect. At the same time, the escalation of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East has led to a tight global chemical supply chain, the obstruction of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and a significant reduction in raw material supply in the Middle East. Coupled with the expectation of domestic spring chemical plant maintenance, it has further exacerbated the imbalance between market supply and demand, driving the prices of various chemical products to rise one after another, with the monthly increase of some varieties exceeding 70%. As an enterprise specializing in the production of inorganic salts such as sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, and manganese carbonate, the prices of Sanxiang Chemical's core products have shown periodic fluctuations under the influence of the overall market environment. Among them, sodium metabisulfite, the company's flagship product, has seen adjustments within a reasonable range driven by the price increase of upstream raw materials; the prices of products such as sodium sulfite and sodium bisulfite have also been affected by the transmission on the cost side, showing a slight upward trend. This price fluctuation has not only affected the enterprise's short-term cost control but also had a certain impact on the procurement plans of downstream application fields such as textiles, food, environmental protection, and pharmaceuticals. Some downstream small and medium-sized enterprises are facing difficulties in the transmission of cost pressure, and their procurement rhythm has become cautious. Faced with the complex and volatile market situation, Sanxiang Chemical has quickly activated a market emergency response mechanism and taken multiple measures to resolve the impact of fluctuations, demonstrating the stability and responsibility of a mature enterprise. In terms of cost control, the company relies on the supply chain advantages accumulated over years of industry experience, optimizes raw material procurement strategies, and establishes long-term and stable cooperative relationships with core suppliers, effectively reducing the cost pressure caused by raw material price fluctuations and minimizing the impact of price fluctuations on production and operation. In terms of production guarantee, the company adheres to the production bottom line, optimizes production processes, improves production efficiency, ensures the stable supply of core products such as sodium metabisulfite and sodium sulfite, avoids further exacerbating market fluctuations due to supply shortages, and fully meets the rigid procurement needs of downstream customers. In terms of customer service, Sanxiang Chemical adheres to the business philosophy of "integrity and win-win cooperation, joint development". It promptly synchronizes market price fluctuation information to upstream and downstream customers, takes the initiative to communicate the logic of price adjustments, patiently answers customer questions, and provides flexible procurement plans based on the procurement scale and cooperation cycle of different customers, minimizing the impact of price fluctuations on customers' operation and winning extensive understanding and support from customers. At the same time, the company continues to increase investment in technology research and development, optimize the product structure, and enhance product added value. Through technological innovation, energy conservation and consumption reduction, it further improves the core competitiveness of products, hedges the operational pressure brought by price fluctuations, and realizes the coordinated development of the enterprise and customers. Regarding the follow-up trend of the current market price fluctuations, relevant persons in charge of Sanxiang Chemical stated that the current price fluctuations in the chemical market are mainly driven by cost-side factors and supply-side shortages. In the short term, the market will remain in a high volatility pattern. However, with changes in the geopolitical situation, the end of spring maintenance, and the recovery of downstream demand, the magnitude of price fluctuations is expected to gradually slow down. The company will continue to closely monitor international crude oil prices, the geopolitical situation, and changes in domestic market supply and demand, strengthen market research and judgment, flexibly adjust business strategies, continuously improve supply chain management, and strengthen cost control capabilities. At the same time, it will continue to deepen the core product field, improve product quality and service levels, respond to market changes with a stable operational posture, and contribute to the stable development of the industry. Having been deeply engaged in the industry for more than 20 years, Sanxiang Chemical has always taken stable operation and integrity as its core. With reliable product quality, a complete supply chain system, and efficient emergency response capabilities, it has maintained a stable development trend in all previous market fluctuations. In the future, the company will continue to adhere to the original aspiration of industry, focus on the development of its main business, continuously improve the enterprise's risk resistance and core competitiveness, work hand in hand with upstream and downstream customers to overcome the difficulties of market fluctuations, and jointly promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the inorganic salt chemical industry.

As time moves forward and a new chapter unfolds, the Year of the Horse brings auspiciousness as we embark on a new journey together. Hunan Yueyang Sanxiang Chemical Co., Ltd. held its 2025 Annual Summary, 2026 Work Objective Deployment & 2026 New Year Gathering. All employees gathered to review the hard work and achievements of 2025, and jointly draw the development blueprint for 2026.                                                                                  At the meeting, General Manager Zheng delivered a speech, comprehensively reviewing annual work, profoundly analyzing existing shortcomings, clearly deploying New Year tasks, and extending New Year blessings to all employees. In his speech, General Manager Zheng pointed out that 2025 was a crucial year for Sanxiang Chemical to deepen its presence in the inorganic salt chemical industry and practice the company’s development philosophy, as well as a year of overcoming difficulties and achieving fruitful results. Faced with external challenges such as fluctuations in the chemical industry and raw material prices, all employees worked together with one heart and one mind. Relying on the geographical advantage of Yueyang Linxiang Green Chemical Industrial Park, as well as the company’s advanced equipment and joint efforts, the company achieved phased breakthroughs and historic results in various fields.                                                                                         Looking back on 2025, Sanxiang Chemical adhered to the principle of ensuring quality and quantity, optimized production processes, strengthened equipment operation, and successfully completed annual production targets; the output of core products including sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, and manganese carbonate increased steadily. In terms of technological innovation, guided by the corporate spirit of "Strictness, Pragmatism, Pioneering and Innovation", the company increased R&D investment, focused on core product upgrading, completed multiple process improvements, and appeared at international chemical exhibitions, demonstrating its innovative strength. In market expansion, based on the domestic market while deeply exploring the international market, the company’s products were exported to Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Southeast Asia; it received visits from foreign businessmen, and its cooperation territory continued to expand. General Manager Zheng emphasized that every achievement was inseparable from the diligent efforts of all employees and the strong support of colleagues from all walks of life. While affirming achievements, General Manager Zheng also clearly pointed out shortcomings in the company’s development. He noted that there was still room for improvement in equipment management and maintenance, in-depth market development, and refined production management. These problems were not only challenges but also important starting points for breaking through ourselves and achieving high-quality development in 2026. All employees should face up to shortcomings, fill weaknesses, and solve development problems with a pragmatic attitude. Looking ahead to 2026, General Manager Zheng clarified the company’s annual core work objectives and key tasks. He stressed that 2026 would be a crucial year for Sanxiang Chemical to transform, upgrade and move toward high-quality development. The company would focus on "Technology-driven, Green-enabled, Market-penetrated, Management-optimized" to strive for new breakthroughs. In production, promote automation and intelligent upgrading, deepen refined management, further reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. In the market, consolidate core domestic customers, develop key customers, deeply explore overseas markets in Europe and Southeast Asia, and continuously enhance the influence of the "Sanxiang" brand. In safety and environmental protection, adhere to the bottom line, continuously optimize environmental protection facilities, ensure all indicators are better than national standards, and practice the concept of green and sustainable development. In team building, improve the talent introduction and training mechanism, introduce high-end technical and marketing talents, strengthen employee training, optimize the performance appraisal system, enhance team cohesion and combat effectiveness, and push the overall development of the enterprise to a new level.                                                                                Finally, General Manager Zheng extended New Year wishes, wishing all employees and colleagues good luck in the Year of the Horse and a happy family. He called on all Sanxiang people to gather strength, work hard, stand side by side and strive for excellence in 2026 with the spirit of the dragon and horse. With firmer faith, more pragmatic style and more innovative spirit, we will jointly write a new chapter of high-quality development for Sanxiang Chemical and create a bright future for all Sanxiang people. After the meeting, the company prepared a sumptuous luncheon for all employees. General Manager Zheng led the management to toast table by table, talked with employees cordially, reviewed past friendships and planned the future together. Amid laughter and joy, a strong consensus among Sanxiang people was formed. The successful holding of this gathering not only reviewed the past struggle and commended advanced models, but also clarified the development direction for 2026 and gathered team strength. It is reported that Sanxiang Chemical will take this meeting as an opportunity to anchor goals and move forward courageously, adhere to the original aspiration of industrial development, deeply cultivate the chemical field, strive to achieve transformation, upgrading and high-quality development, and contribute greater strength to local economic development and the progress of the chemical industry.

               Recently, the sodium sulfite series products of Hunan Yueyang Sanxiang Chemical Co., Ltd. have continuously secured orders in domestic and international markets by virtue of their stable and excellent performance, diversified application scenarios and green production advantages. These products have won high recognition from customers in food, pharmaceutical, printing and dyeing and other industries, becoming an important growth engine for the high-quality development of the enterprise. As a seasoned enterprise deeply engaged in the inorganic salt chemical industry, Sanxiang Chemical takes technological innovation as the core and quality control as the cornerstone, enabling its sodium sulfite products to stand out in market competition and inject strong impetus into the development of various industries. A "Fresh-keeping Guardian" in the Food Field, Strictly Adhering to the Safety Bottom Line                                                                                                                   In the food industry, food-grade sodium sulfite is widely used in the processing of preserved fruits, glucose, liquid glucose, edible sugar, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, canned food, grape concentrate and other products due to its efficient antiseptic, antioxidant and bleaching properties. It can effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms, prevent food spoilage, maintain the stability of food color and flavor, and can also be used as a decolorizing agent to improve food appearance. The residual amount is strictly controlled within the national standard range to ensure food safety. A "Practical Assistant" in Industrial Production, Solving Practical Problems                                                                                                                       In the industrial field, sodium sulfite plays an irreplaceable role, especially in textile printing and dyeing, water treatment and other industries, becoming a practical assistant to solve production problems. On the production lines of textile printing and dyeing factories, white cotton cloth needs to be bleached before dyeing. In the past, the use of traditional bleaching agents not only had complex processes, but also easily caused damage to cotton fibers, hardening of hand feel, and even uneven dyeing. The situation has been significantly improved after switching to industrial-grade sodium sulfite as a bleaching auxiliary. Using it to bleach cotton cloth can not only simplify the process steps, but also improve the whiteness of cotton cloth, make subsequent dyeing more uniform, maintain the soft hand feel of cotton cloth, and improve the qualified rate of products. In urban sewage treatment plants, sodium sulfite is an important agent for treating residual chlorine. Waterworks add chlorine for disinfection before water supply. If part of the unreacted residual chlorine is directly discharged with sewage, it will cause harm to aquatic organisms in rivers. According to the residual chlorine content in sewage, sodium sulfite solution is accurately added, which can quickly react chemically with residual chlorine, reducing the residual chlorine content in sewage to below 0.05mg/L, fully complying with the national first-class standard. Compared with traditional treatment processes, using sodium sulfite to treat residual chlorine reduces costs by 30% and improves treatment efficiency by 40%. Expanding Applications in High-end Fields, with Safe Operation as the Premise                                                                                                                       With the continuous progress of technology, high-purity sodium sulfite has begun to enter high-end fields such as medicine and electronics. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is an important raw material for the production of cephalosporin antibiotics, vitamin C and other drugs, and participates in the drug synthesis process as a reducing agent to ensure the smooth progress of the reaction. In the electronic industry, specially purified sodium sulfite can be used in the cleaning process of semiconductor chips to remove residual metal impurities on the chip surface, providing a guarantee for the stable performance of chips. It should be noted that sodium sulfite must be used and stored in strict accordance with safety specifications. Production enterprises should equip operators with professional protective equipment such as dust masks, acid and alkali resistant gloves, and protective glasses. Storage warehouses should be away from fire and heat sources, kept cool and ventilated, and strictly stored separately from oxidants, strong acids, edible chemicals, etc., to avoid safety accidents. As long as the operation is standardized, sodium sulfite can play a safe and efficient role in various fields. From food preservation on the tip of the tongue, to process optimization in industrial production, and then to sewage treatment in the environmental protection field, sodium sulfite has proved its value through tangible applications. This seemingly ordinary chemical raw material is silently guarding every link of life quality and industrial development as an invisible helper. Looking forward to the future, Sanxiang Chemical will take the construction of the new Linxiang factory as an opportunity to further expand the production capacity of sodium sulfite, continuously increase R&D investment, focus on emerging fields such as food additives and new power battery materials, and promote product iteration and upgrading. At the same time, the enterprise will continue to uphold the spirit of "Strictness, Pragmatism, Development and Innovation", and help the high-quality development of various industries with better products, more perfect services and greener production modes, writing a new chapter in the innovative development of sodium sulfite products.