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.

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.

In late March, silicon metal products were still in tight supply on spot market both in southern and northern areas. As for the northern areas,