High-quality silicon prices inch up as aluminium large purchases tighten supply

Published: Mar 21, 2019 11:47

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The trading level of 2202# silicon metal in Fujian edged up to 14,300 yuan/mt ex-factory as of Thursday

SHANGHAI, Mar 21 (SMM) – Prices of high-quality silicon metals inched up in China as supply tightened after large aluminium producers overseas completed purchasing bids.

SMM research found that 2202# silicon metal in Fujian traded higher at 14,300 yuan/mt ex-factory as of Thursday March 21.

Traded prices of 553# silicon metal that did not undergo oxygen-refining fell to 11,000 yuan/mt as orders remained tepid.

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