DMC Plants Lowered Silicon Purchase Prices

Published: Mar 10, 2023 14:05

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Fewer DMC plants maintained elevated prices after one DMC plant discounted its cargoes, with the mainstream traded prices falling to 16,800-17,500 yuan/mt.

SHANGHAI, Mar 10 (SMM) – Fewer DMC plants maintained elevated prices after one DMC plant discounted its cargoes, with the mainstream traded prices falling to 16,800-17,500 yuan/mt. DMC plants purchased as needed this week, with traded prices for #421 silicon at 18,800-19,200 yuan/mt (factory-gate price).

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