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Based on supply-demand balance calculations, the industry experienced slight destocking from January to February. However, in March, with the increase in operating capacity on the supply side, production rose sharply, while there was almost no growth on the demand side, shifting the balance back to surplus. Polysilicon enterprises with integrated silicon metal capacities have relatively large production scales. Large-scale silicon enterprises (with annual capacities of 100,000 mt or more) increased their supply share, offering greater supply stability compared to small and medium-sized silicon enterprises. The fundamentals of silicon metal are expected to remain characterized by strong supply and weak demand in the near term, keeping spot silicon metal prices at low levels in the short term.

The silicon powder market is crucial for modern industries due to its unique properties, including high purity and thermal conductivity, making it ideal for electronics, ceramics, and alloys. The price dynamics are influenced by raw material availability, production costs, and market demand, with high-purity and ultrafine particle sizes commanding premium prices. Technological advancements have improved production efficiency, reducing costs and optimizing pricing. Demand from key industries such as electronics and ceramics drives the market, with a growing interest in high-purity silicon powders for advanced applications. Emerging uses in aerospace and medical technology are expanding the market, with black silicon carbide powder showing potential for material strength and durability. Research indicates that silica is not inert, necessitating further study into its reactivity. The market is also affected by global economic factors and is exploring new markets and applications, particularly with the use of Iron Oxide Synthetic Powder in innovative ways. Metal.com, established in 2015, is a leading platform providing real-time price information, logistics, and financial services to the silicon powder market, facilitating secure and transparent transactions. Companies can navigate market fluctuations by diversifying sourcing, monitoring supply chains, and investing in R&D to maintain a competitive edge and drive technological advancements.

A report released by the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) on Wednesday January 19 show that the global zinc market supply shortfall recorded 105,900 mt in January-November 2021, compared with an annual surplus of 613,000 mt in 2020.

The spot supply was relatively tight in the stainless steel market.

China’s supply surplus of cobalt sulphate shrank to around 62 mt in metal content in November. However, the surplus may turn to a deficit of around 607 mt in metal content in December.

DMCI Holdings Inc said on Wednesday that its Berong nickel mine in the Philippines is expected to run out of resources before the end of the year, and the mine will be decommissioned and repaired.

The demand for various materials of lithium batteries has increased significantly. As the growth of supply is more slowly than the demand, the raw material prices all increased.

Supplies were short in the global nickel market in the first quarter of the year, as output fell short of demand by 32,000 mt, according to a report by the World Bureau of Metal Statistics

Secondary aluminium industry faced challenges from both tight raw material supply and sluggish demand following the China-US trade war started in March. 

Several changes in the fundamentals of the tin market have sent the SHFE 1805 contract closing 1.6% higher on Tuesday December 26, outshining other base metals.