The operating rate of silicon enterprises in Xinjiang's samples declined WoW during the week, while the operating rate in Sichuan increased slowly [SMM Weekly Silicon Metal Survey]

Published: May 16, 2025 11:36

Save

[Operating rate of sampled silicon enterprises in Xinjiang declined WoW during the week, while that in Sichuan increased slowly] According to market feedback, from May 9 to May 15, the weekly production of sampled silicon plants in Xinjiang was 23,570 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 49%, continuing to decline WoW. Some capacities of large plants in Xinjiang were temporarily reduced or halted for heat preservation, driving a further decline in regional production during the week. In the past two days, the market has been abuzz with news about the production resumptions of some capacities in a certain plant area of a large plant, but the specific timing of the resumptions remains unclear.

》Check SMM silicon product quotes

》Subscribe to view historical price trends of SMM metal spot cargo

SMM News on May 16: According to market feedback, from May 9 to May 15, the weekly production of silicon plants in the Xinjiang sample was 23,570 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 49%, continuing to decline WoW. Some capacities of large plants in Xinjiang were temporarily reduced or suspended for heat preservation, driving a further decline in regional production during the week. In the past two days, the market has been abuzz with news about the resumption of production of some capacities in a certain plant area of a large plant, but the specific resumption time remains unclear.

The weekly production of silicon enterprises in the north-west China sample was 10,410 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 77%, showing a slight decline WoW. The statistical scope for the north-west China region includes Qinghai, Ningxia, and Gansu. With low silicon prices, enterprises continue to face production pressure. Coupled with poor spot cargo sales and certain inventory pressure, enterprises have a weak willingness to produce.

The weekly production of silicon enterprises in the Yunnan sample was 1,150 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 13%, showing a decline WoW. The weekly sample production fell sharply WoW, mainly due to the suspension of some silicon furnaces at a plant in Baoshan within the sample during the week. While old capacities were shut down, new silicon metal projects in Baoshan and Zhaotong, Yunnan, were put into operation in sequence from May to June. Silicon enterprises that suspended production in Yunnan have basically no production resumption plans in the near future.

The weekly production of silicon enterprises in the Sichuan sample was 1,085 mt, with a weekly operating rate of 17%, showing an increase WoW. The silicon enterprises resuming production in Sichuan are mainly those with supporting facilities. As the rainy season approaches, a small number of silicon enterprises in Sichuan have resumed production.

》Click to view the SMM Metal Industry Chain Database

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

18 hours ago

Before the holiday, the black chain is unlikely to see a trend-driven market [SMM Steel Industry Chain Weekly Report].

This week, ferrous metals were in the doldrums, with coking coal and coke staging a mid-week rise. At the beginning of the week, financial markets experienced sharp fluctuations, dragging down sentiment in the ferrous chain and leading to a pullback in futures. Mid-week, Indonesia's cut to coke production quotas drove coking coal and coke futures to lead the gains, though the impact was more pronounced on thermal coal, while coking coal's rise was largely sentiment-driven and short-lived. In the latter part of the week, finished products continued their seasonal inventory buildup, and support from the raw material side weakened, causing the entire ferrous chain to pull back. In the spot market, with the Chinese New Year holiday approaching, purchasing activity slowed down further, with end-users only making limited, as-needed purchases at low prices.

18 hours ago

MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (February 6)

Today, the DCE iron ore futures continued to hit bottom today, with the most-traded contract I2605 closing at 760.5 yuan/mt, down 1.23% from the previous trading day. Spot prices fell by 5–10 yuan/mt compared to the previous trading day.

18 hours ago

19 hours ago

[SMM Chromium Daily Review] Inquiries and Transactions Weakened, Chromium Market Showed Mediocre Performance Before the Holiday

[SMM Chrome Daily Review: Trading and Inquiries Weakened, Chrome Market Showed Mediocre Performance Before the Holiday] February 6, 2026: Today, the ex-factory price of high-carbon ferrochrome in Inner Mongolia was 8,500-8,600 yuan/mt (50% metal content), flat MoM from the previous trading day...

19 hours ago