This week, silicon material prices remained unchanged. In terms of supply and demand, recent silicon material production plans have further declined, with an expected output of about 100,000 tons this month. On December 24, leading companies Tongwei Solar and Daqo Energy announced orderly production cuts and controls. Recent corporate quotes have been divergent, but overall transaction prices have remained stable.
| Material | Average Price (CNY/kg) | Average Price (USD/kg) | Weekly Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-type polysilicon | 30.6 | 4.19 | 0.00 |
| N-type granular silicon | 36.3 | 4.97 | 0.00 |
| N-type recharge | 35.6 | 4.88 | 0.00 |
| N-type dense | 33.7 | 4.62 | 0.00 |
Silicon wafer prices rose this week, as integrated and specialized battery enterprises increased purchases at the bottom of the market. Supported by demand, silicon wafer prices will maintain an upward trend in the short term, but the increase will be limited.
Battery cell prices remained unchanged this week. With silicon wafer prices at historically low levels recently, battery manufacturers have increased their purchases. As the Spring Festival holiday approaches, battery and module manufacturers have reduced production plans. Prices are expected to remain basically stable in the short term.
