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According to SMM data, as of August 18, the average price of domestic polysilicon dense and recharge material stood at RMB 40.5/kg, representing a 26.96% increase from July 31. Some leading producers were quoting as high as RMB 43/kg to external buyers.

[SMM Silicon-based PV Morning Meeting Minutes] Silicon metal: Yesterday, SMM east China oxygen-blown #553 silicon was around 9,200-9,300 yuan/mt, and #441 silicon was around 9,300-9,500 yuan/mt. On the supply side, there have been many expectations regarding news from large plants in Xinjiang towards month-end, strengthening the bottom support for silicon metal prices. Silicon enterprises showed diverging attitudes in quoting prices and selling—some maintained firm quotes and sold according to market conditions, while others temporarily suspended quoting. Attention should be paid to changes in the operating rates of silicon enterprises on the supply side. Wafers: In the market, 18X wafer prices were 1.105-1.123 yuan/piece, 210RN wafer prices were 1.148-1.153 yuan/piece, and 210N wafer prices were 1.241-1.256 yuan/piece. Wafers of all sizes maintained an upward trend, with cell segment having accepted a quote of 1.15 yuan/piece for 210R, and 183 wafers may see further price increases due to tight supply.

Polysilicon, wafer and cell price spikes lifted supplier offers in August, while weak international demand kept China-port FOB transactions near their early-month lows.