China's Silicon Metal Production in April

Published: Apr 30, 2026 17:02

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According to SMM data, silicon metal production in April was 320,000 mt, down 3% MoM and up 6% YoY. Production in May is expected to increase to around 340,000 mt MoM, but uncertainty remains regarding future operating rates, and attention should still be paid to changes in operating rates of top-tier enterprises and the Sichuan region.

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