Silicon Metal Delivery Warehouse Inventory Continues to Increase [SMM Silicon Inventory]  

Published: Dec 16, 2024 10:09
Source: SMM
According to SMM statistics, as of December 13, the total national social inventory of silicon metal reached 536,000 mt, up 9,000 mt WoW.

According to SMM statistics, as of December 13, the total national social inventory of silicon metal reached 536,000 mt, up 9,000 mt WoW. Among them, the inventory in general social warehouses was 151,000 mt, remaining flat WoW, while the inventory in social delivery warehouses was 385,000 mt (including unregistered warehouse warrants and spot cargo), up 9,000 mt WoW. Last week, the social delivery warehouses for silicon metal maintained an inventory buildup trend, with previously canceled warehouse warrants mostly stored in spot warehouses. After the delivery warehouse goods were picked up, new goods were gradually stored. In terms of general warehouses, inventory at Tianjin Port decreased during the week, while inventory at Huangpu Port continued to increase. The total social inventory of silicon metal remained on an upward trend.

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