[Ferro-Alloys.com]This week, silicon metal prices held steady in European and American market. It quoted at €2,050-2,100/mt in Europe and it was ¢134-141/1b in America.

High-grade silicon metal prices went up this week.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] In early April, silicon metal products were still in tight supply. Meanwhile, the demand for high-grade Si products increased, which drove the quotations up, especially Si2202#.

European Si metal prices were unchanged week-on-week.

Tight supply of silicon metal products did not relieve last week. Considering the high power cost in dry season, some Si manufacturers had to delay the reworking plan in advance.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] According to statistics, China¡¯s silicon metal output was 299,000mt in Q1, 2014, increasing by 24.1% compared with the same period in 2013. Among the main producing areas, Si yield in Xinjiang, Sichuan and Yunnan reached 158,000mt, accounti...

According to statistics, China¡¯s silicon metal output was 299,000mt in Q1, 2014, increasing by 24.1% compared with the same period in 2013.

In China, the silicon metal price continues to be at a high level, and the price as of the end of March rose by CNY200 - CNY300 from the end of last month.