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.

Tight supply of silicon metal was still last not only in northern areas but also in southern areas. As for northern areas, there were no inventories to supply in Xinjiang and products kept producing based on long orders.

[Ferro-Alloys.com] In the middle of March, silicon metal was still in tight supply on spot market and quotations kept firm in China. According to one producer in Yunnan, there were no inventories to supply and the Si orders had been booked in advance. Recently...

European silicon metal prices rose on end Jan, as tight supply and high US prices

Silicon metal prices held steady temporarily in this week. Mainstream port price of Si553# was RMB12,300-12,500/mt (USD2,050-2,083) and delivery price of Si3303# was RMB13,500-13,700/mt (USD2,250-2,283) in Kunming, Yunnan province. Si export prices had less ch...