Silicon Metal Weekly News

So far in the north of China, factories in Xinjiang or Neimeng area have stable production. There is sufficient supply of silicon metal. Due to the low electricity price of the north of China, the cost of production is lower compare to the south of China. And the deal market is more stable.

The silicon metal price getting higher on August is because of more inquiries in the low grade market. Another reason is because the transaction price is around the cost. But the situation did not keep long. The silicon metal producer has concession in the price. The price drop a little bit. In the fluctuate market, the price getting lower gives producer much stress. At present, the market demand and supply don’t have big alteration.

In the south of China, Sichuan and Yunnan area output is influence by the wet season and dry season. In the dry season, the electricity price is higher which makes some producers halt production. And there are more mountainous area in these two province which means that the transportation fee is higher. In Guangxi and Hunan are, because of the environmental renovation, some of the factories couldn’t operation for a long time. The silicon metal supply is little, the market is quiet.

Different area has different production cost, supply and production situation, the market price also have bit difference. All in all, the silicon metal price is still rely on the market demand.