Latest Update in the China Silicon Market

SHANGHAI, Mar 23 (SMM) – SMM data shows that China produced 554,800 mt of silicon metal in the first two months of this year.

SHANGHAI, Mar 23 (SMM) – SMM data shows that the prices of 421# silicon metal in Kunming city, Yunnan province, lost 1,400 yuan/mt or 8% from before Chinese New Year (CNY) levels to 17,000-17,300 yuan/mt as of March 21.

SHANGHAI, Mar 23 (SMM) – SMM data shows that the prices of above-standard 553# silicon metal in east China trimmed 900 yuan/mt or 5% from before Chinese New Year (CNY) levels as of March 21.

SHANGHAI, Mar 23 (SMM) – SMM data shows that the Chinese silicon metal market was in a surplus in 2022 amid a sharp rise in production.

SHANGHAI, Mar 23 (SMM) – SMM data on China silicon metal output last year is as below.

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