Silicon Wafer Price Plummet Amid Mounting Inventory Pressure

Published: Sep 28, 2023 19:41

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This week, the prevailing price for domestic M10-182mm monocrystalline silicon wafers was 3.08- 3.10 yuan/piece, and for 210mm monocrystalline silicon wafers, it was 4.08-4.10 yuan/piece.

This week, the prevailing price for domestic M10-182mm monocrystalline silicon wafers was 3.08- 3.10 yuan/piece, and for 210mm monocrystalline silicon wafers, it was 4.08-4.10 yuan/piece. Silicon wafer prices have seen a substantial drop. Starting last week, the solar cell market began reducing silicon wafer purchases due to a weak PV module market. As silicon wafers are currently in a high operating rates period, inventory accumulation has become noticeable, with a more than 100% increase WoW. Earlier, second-tier silicon wafers initiated price cuts, leading to a continued market price drop.

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