Few silicon enterprises in Sichuan resumed production during the rainy season, while the operating rate of silicon enterprises in north-west China was basically stable [SMM Weekly Silicon Metal Survey]

Published: Jun 6, 2025 12:56

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[Rare Production Resumptions at Silicon Enterprises in Sichuan During Rainy Season, Operating Rates at Silicon Enterprises in North-West China Basically Stable] According to market feedback, from May 30 to June 5, the weekly production of silicon plants in Xinjiang was 31,570 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 65%, an increase of 9 percentage points WoW. The continued increase in the operating rate in Xinjiang was mainly due to the production release from previous production resumptions. Currently, the production release has concluded, and existing production is basically stable. Next week, the operating rates at silicon enterprises in Xinjiang are expected to be largely stable.

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SMM, June 6: According to market feedback, from May 30 to June 5, the weekly production of sample silicon plants in Xinjiang was 31,570 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 65%, up 9 percentage points WoW. The continued increase in Xinjiang's operating rate was mainly due to the production release from previous production resumptions. Currently, the production release has concluded, and existing production is basically stable. Next week, the operating rate of silicon enterprises in Xinjiang is expected to be largely stable.

The weekly production of sample silicon enterprises in north-west China was 10,760 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 75%, showing slight fluctuations WoW. The statistical scope for north-west China includes Qinghai, Ningxia, and Gansu. The smelting process for 33000KVA furnace types has become increasingly sophisticated, with actual capacity and daily production significantly increasing compared to the previous period.

The weekly production of sample silicon enterprises in Yunnan was 1,360 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 12%, showing a slight increase WoW. The increase in Yunnan's weekly production was mainly due to the capacity ramp-up of newly commissioned facilities, with only a few silicon enterprises currently in operation locally.

The weekly production of sample silicon enterprises in Sichuan was 4,460 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 38%.This week, a new sample silicon enterprise was added in Sichuan. This sample silicon enterprise commenced production at the end of 2024 and rapidly increased its production in April-May this year. With a large scale, it accounts for a relatively high proportion of Sichuan's capacity, resulting in the region's sample operating rate being higher than the regional average. Sichuan has now officially entered the rainy season, with over 30 furnaces in operation across the region, and the regional operating rate, calculated based on the number of furnaces, is around 24%.

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