Here are some news updates about silicon metal:
1. Market supply and demand and price fluctuations
Price fluctuations: Recently, the market price of metal silicon has shown a certain volatility. For example, in one week in October 2024, the futures price of industrial silicon rose and fell, while the spot price rose slightly. The spot price of Huadong Tongyang 553 is 11,800 yuan/ton, and the spot price of Yunnan 421 is 12,200 yuan/ton. This price fluctuation is affected by many factors, including supply and demand, production costs, and policy regulation.
Supply and demand balance: From the perspective of supply and demand, the metal silicon market is generally in a state of supply and demand balance. On the supply side, with the approach of the dry season in the southwest, some companies have begun to reduce production, while the northern region has added individual furnaces, and the overall output has maintained a balance of increase and decrease. On the demand side, polysilicon companies still have expectations of reducing production, but the consumption of metal silicon by the rest of the downstream remains stable.
2. Industrial development and project dynamics
New project commissioning: In recent years, new projects have been continuously commissioned in the metal silicon industry. For example, in November 2023, Qiya Group successfully put into production the first phase of a 100,000-ton polysilicon project, marking a phased victory in the construction of the upstream link of its silicon-based industrial chain. In addition, many companies are also actively deploying the metal silicon industry to expand production scale.
Improvement of the industrial chain: In the process of building the metal silicon industry chain, some leading companies focus on coordinating upstream and downstream industries and strengthening the close connection between chains. By optimizing resource allocation, improving technical level, strengthening market development and other measures, the upstream production chain development of the silicon industry has been successfully constructed and a strong development synergy has been formed.
3. Policy regulation and environmental protection requirements
Policy regulation: The government’s policy regulation on the metal silicon industry is also constantly strengthening. For example, in order to promote the development of renewable energy, the government has introduced a series of support policies to encourage the application and promotion of new energy materials such as metal silicon. At the same time, it also puts forward higher requirements for the production and environmental protection of the metal silicon industry.
Environmental protection requirements: With the continuous improvement of environmental awareness, the metal silicon industry is also facing more stringent environmental protection requirements. Enterprises need to strengthen the construction of environmental protection facilities, improve the treatment capacity of pollutants such as wastewater and waste gas, and ensure that environmental protection standards are met during the production process.
IV. Future Outlook
Market demand growth: With the development of the global economy and the advancement of science and technology, the market demand for metal silicon will continue to grow. Especially in the semiconductor industry, metallurgical industry and solar energy fields, metal silicon has broad application prospects.
Technological innovation and industrial upgrading: In the future, the metal silicon industry will continue to promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading. By introducing advanced technology, improving production efficiency, reducing production costs and other measures, the quality and competitiveness of metal silicon products will be continuously improved.
Green development and sustainable development: In the context of increasingly stringent environmental protection requirements, the metal silicon industry will pay more attention to green development and sustainable development. By strengthening the construction of environmental protection facilities, promoting clean energy, and improving resource utilization, the green transformation and sustainable development of the metal silicon industry will be achieved.
In summary, the metal silicon industry has shown a positive development trend in market demand, industrial development, policy regulation and future prospects. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of the market, the metal silicon industry will usher in a broader development prospect.
Post time: Oct-30-2024
