Silicon Metal Market Report December 2013
2014-01-17 15:43:56 【Print】
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South China entered the dry season gradually in late November and early December, and the cost of electricity rose sharply
. The operating rate for silicon metal smelters decreased gradually, whilst Chinese silicon metal prices increased sharply in the first half of December . Domestic silicon metal buyers showed weak desires in adding large quantities of stock towards the end of the year and most overseas buyers went into the Christmas and New Year holidays in late December . The Chinese silicon metal market calmed down gradually and prices for high-grade silicon metal dipped in late December . Chinese silicon metal export prices kept increasing in the first half of December following the domestic price rise and RMB appreciation, whilst the market saw an increase in orders . The Chinese silicon metal export market became quiet in late December due to the holidays .