The price of silicon metal will go up

At the present, the silicon metal market is quite stable. With the release of Xinjiang province, there is no plan to have additional output. The operating rate is still keep the low level，about 37.5%. On the other hand, the operating rate of Sichuan province silicon factories are also dropping compare to the same period. Only Yunnan province keep the high operating rate. Therefore, the output of silicon metal in September till November will keep the current level. There is no chance to increase production.

Due to lack of the material silica and other reasons, after the release of whole province, silicon factories in Xinjiang province has no plan in increasing production. In the end of November, the wet season in Yunnan and Sichuan province will be ended. Continuously reduce the output will be the result. Some of the factories are going to stock up for the dry season. For one hand, the price will be increasing when it turning into dry season. On the other hand, to maintain the regular customer, the factories can gradually delivery with the stock. All in all，before the November, the spot in market will be gradually reduced.