The operating rate of silicon enterprises in major production areas remained stable [SMM Silicon Metal Weekly Survey]

Published: Sep 23, 2024 13:32
Source: SMM
According to the SMM survey, the weekly production of sample silicon enterprises in Xinjiang (accounting for 79% of capacity) was 39,790 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 82%, remaining stable WoW.

According to the SMM survey, the weekly production of sample silicon enterprises in Xinjiang (accounting for 79% of capacity) was 39,790 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 82%, remaining stable WoW. In-plant inventory decreased WoW. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, some orders from users such as polysilicon were released, with concentrated signing of orders and some orders still under negotiation. Top-tier enterprises had certain advantages in supply and price, with smooth order signing in September and a gradual decrease in in-plant inventory levels.

The weekly production of sample silicon enterprises in Yunnan (accounting for 30% of capacity) was 7,940 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 93%, remaining stable WoW. Some silicon enterprises outside the sample reduced production before the Mid-Autumn Festival, but most silicon enterprises have no plans to reduce production in the near future and are observing until October. Local silicon enterprises maintained stable quotations, with a low willingness to offer discounts except for delivery orders, and inventory slightly increased.

The weekly production of sample silicon enterprises in Sichuan (accounting for 32% of capacity) was 4,600 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 70%, remaining stable WoW. The operating level of sample silicon enterprises remained stable during the week, with a slight increase in in-plant inventory.

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