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Raw Material Factors

• Basic Raw Material Prices: Plastics are primarily derived from petroleum, natural gas, and other hydrocarbons. A rise in crude oil prices increases plastic production costs, which in turn leads to higher prices for plastic screws.
• Additive Costs: To endow plastic screws with specific properties such as flame retardancy or anti-aging performance, additives like flame retardants and antioxidants are required. The quality and dosage of these additives affect both production costs and final prices.
• Material Type: Different plastic materials vary in price. For example, polyoxymethylene (POM) is relatively expensive, while polypropylene (PP) is more affordable. These inherent price differences in materials are reflected in the cost of plastic screws.

Production Process Factors

• Molding Technology: Costs differ between molding processes such as injection molding and extrusion molding. Injection molding is suitable for large-scale production with high efficiency but requires high equipment investment. Extrusion molding, designed for specific screw shapes, varies in price based on process complexity.
• Processing Precision: Plastic screws requiring high precision demand more advanced equipment, stricter quality control, and greater processing difficulty, resulting in higher prices.
• Surface Treatment: Additional surface treatments like plating or painting—applied to enhance aesthetics or wear resistance—increase production costs, leading to higher prices.

Market Supply and Demand Factors

• Market Demand: When demand for plastic screws surges in industries such as construction, electronics, and automotive, supply shortages may drive prices up. Conversely, weak demand can lead to price declines.
• Industry Competition: In highly competitive markets, suppliers may lower prices to attract customers. In monopolistic or oligopolistic markets, prices tend to be relatively higher.

Specification and Quantity Factors

• Size and Specification: Larger-sized screws or those with complex thread pitches consume more raw materials and involve greater production difficulty, making them more expensive than small-sized screws.
• Order Quantity: Massive orders benefit from economies of scale, reducing unit costs and enabling more favorable prices. Small-batch orders, with higher unit costs, are priced higher.

Brand and Quality Factors

• Brand Value: Plastic screws from well-known brands, backed by strong brand recognition, market reputation, and reliable after-sales service, often command higher prices.
• Quality Standards: Screws with superior quality, stable performance, and compliance with high standards require strict raw material selection, production process control, and quality testing, leading to higher costs and prices.

Policy, Regulation, and Other Factors

• Environmental Policies: Stricter environmental regulations may force plastic manufacturers to invest more in eco-friendly facilities or adopt costlier environmentally friendly raw materials, increasing plastic screw prices.
• Trade Policies: Changes in trade policies, such as adjustments to import/export tariffs or trade barriers, affect the import/export costs and market supply of plastic screws, thereby influencing prices.
• Transportation Costs: Factors like shipping distance and transportation methods impact costs. Long-distance transport or air freight increases the final price of plastic screws.