Silicon stocks expanded on week as more producers reopened

SHANGHAI, May 15 (SMM) – Social inventories of silicon metal in China expanded this week, lifted by increased operations in Yunnan and muted trades in the market. 

SMM data showed that the stocks of silicon metal across Huangpu port, Kunming city and Tianjin port stood at 47,000 mt as of May 15, up 2,000 mt from a week ago.

Silicon social inventories will further trend upwards with more silicon producers in Sichuan and Yunnan resuming production before the upcoming rainy season.