Exports of silicon metal decline 14% in Jun

Published: Jul 31, 2019 10:02

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Exports declined 14% from May to stand at 58,000 mt in Jun

SHANGHAI, Jul 31 (SMM) – China's exports of silicon metal declined 14% from a month ago and 23% from a year ago to stand at 58,000 mt in June, showed the latest data from China Customs.

In April, silicon exports fell to a nearly three-year low of 57,000 mt.

Customs data Silicon Silicon metal

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