In the middle of April, silicon metal products were still in tight supply on spot market. Most manufacturers kept producing based on the orders. With Si inquiries increased, it¡¯s much harder to purchase Si inventories due to the shortage. On the other hand, S...

[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#.

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.