Changes in some silicon companies are limited; overall operating rates fluctuate minimally.

From March 27 to April 2, the weekly production of sample silicon companies in Xinjiang was 38,150 tons, with a weekly operating rate of 79%, showing limited month-on-month change. During the week, some silicon companies in Xinjiang increased production or conducted maintenance, resulting in a slight week-on-week decrease in the region’s total output, with relatively limited impact from fluctuations in total production. During the week, the main contract of industrial silicon futures fluctuated downward to around 8,300 yuan/ton, while the recent factory gate prices of raw materials such as silicon coal remained stable. Under the pressure of cost losses, silicon companies have low willingness to lower prices and sell. ( Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Network )