Monthly Silicon Carbide Market Report Nov 2023

Contents
1 Market Highlights 3
2 Economy and Policy 3
3 Market Movements 3
3.1 Chinese Market 3
3.1.1 Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm EXW China 3
3.1.2 Black Silicon Carbide 98%min 10-30mm EXW China 4
3.1.3 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 EXW China 4
3.1.Asian Metal Copyright4 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China Although the overseas Market demand remains soft, given the high domestic prices, the export prices would stay stable next month.Asian Metal Copyright4 Green Silicon Carbide 98.5%min 10-30mm EXW China 4
3.1.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright5 Green Silicon Carbide 98.5%min F240 EXW China 4
3.1.6 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China 5
3.2 Chinese Export Market 5
3.2.1 Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm FOB China 5
3.2.2 Black Silicon Carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China 5
3.2.3 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min F240 FOB China 5
3.2.4 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China 6
3.3 International Market 6
3.3.1 Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm CIF Europe 6
4. Company News 6
4.1 Hualong Yongsheng suspended their production of black silicon carbide 6
4.2 Gansu Huamao delays black silicon carbide production 6
4.3 Ningnan Dongsheng to stop green silicon carbide production 6
4.4 Xinjiang Tianhongji to stop green silicon carbide production 7
4.5 Tianzhu Yixin suspended black silicon carbide production 7
4.6 Tianzhu Chuanggao halted black silicon carbide production 7
5 Producers Statistics 7
5.1 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' statistics 7
5.1.Asian Metal Copyright Having an annual production capacity of 30,000t, they produced nearly 12,500t last year and about 10,000t so far in 2023.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' operating rate down by 0.8%MoM in November 7
5.1.Asian Metal Copyright2 China to scale up medium and long-term lending toward manufacturing sector China is ready to unleash the potential of consumption further and create a consumption supply system of high-quality, said an official from the National Development and Reform Commission NDRC at a news conference held on November 17.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' output down by 1.39% MoM in November 8
5.1.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' inventory up by 19.09% MoM in November 8
5.2 Chinese Green silicon carbide producers' statistics 9
5.2.1 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' operating rate unchanged MoM in November 9
5.2.2 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' output unchanged MoM in November 9
5.2.Asian Metal Copyright4 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China 6 3.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' inventory down by 26.78% MoM in November 9
6 Custom Statistics 9
6.1 China's silicon carbide export volume rose 10.26% YoY in Oct 2023 9
7 Relevant Industry News 10
8 Market Outlook for Next Month 10
8.1 Chinese Market 10
8.1.1 Black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm EXW China 11
8.1.2 Black silicon carbide 98%min 10-30cm EXW China 11
8.1.3 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 EXW China 11
8.1.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright4 Green silicon carbide 98.5%min 10-30cm EXW China 11
8.1.5 Green silicon carbide 98%min F240 EXW China 11
8.1.6 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China 11
8.2 Chinese export Market 11
8.2.1 Black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm FOB China 11
8.2.2 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China 11
8.2.3 Green silicon carbide 98%min F240 FOB China 11
8.2.4 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China 11
8.3 International Market 11
8.3.1 Black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm CIF Europe 11




























1 Market Highlights

Black silicon carbide
Most producers firmed their prices of 88%min in November based on the high costs and high demand, while they cut their prices of 98%min to boost sales in November due to the sluggish market demand.

Most exporters firmed their prices of 88%min in late November due to the high market demand and the increased domestic prices while they cut their prices of 98%min in November due to the sluggish overseas market demand and reduced domestic prices.

Given the stable export prices and high demand, most European sellers firmed their prices in the past month.

Green silicon carbide
Given the dropped petroleum coke prices and the sluggish market demand, most producers cut their prices to maintain sales.

Most exporters insisted on their prices this month given the soft overseas buyers' demand but firm domestic prices.

2 Economy and Policy

2.1 China H1 foreign trade exceeds 20 trillion yuan for first time
China's total goods imports and exports volume rose by 2.1% year-on-year to 20.Asian Metal Copyright68mt of silicon carbide to South Korea, 2,285.Asian Metal Copyright1 trillion yuan (2.Asian Metal Copyright Most exporters cut their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and the dropped domestic prices.Asian Metal Copyright81 trillion U.Asian Metal Copyright Most exporters cut their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and the dropped domestic prices.Asian Metal CopyrightS.Asian Metal Copyright96mt, USD2,259.Asian Metal Copyright dollars) in the first half of 2023, and it is the first time the country's foreign trade volume exceeded the 20 trillion yuan mark in the January-June period, according to the General Administration of Customs.Asian Metal Copyright67mt of silicon carbide to United States, 11,619.Asian Metal Copyright In the first six months, China's exports hit 11.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright46 trillion yuan (1.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright6 trillion U.Asian Metal Copyright81 trillion U.Asian Metal CopyrightS.Asian Metal Copyright dollars, up by 3.Asian Metal Copyright dollars), up by 3.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright7% YoY, while imports slightly declined by 0.Asian Metal Copyright 7.Asian Metal Copyright1% YoY to 8.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright64 trillion yuan (1.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright21 trillion U.Asian Metal Copyright They hold an inventory of almost 800t at present.Asian Metal CopyrightS.Asian Metal Copyright6 trillion U.Asian Metal Copyright dollars).

The increasing export growth shows market confidence to China's economy.

2.2 China to scale up medium and long-term lending toward manufacturing sector
China is ready to unleash the potential of consumption further and create a consumption supply system of high-quality, said an official from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) at a news conference held on November 17. According to NDRC, new efforts will be put in place to stabilize and expand investment in manufacturing.Asian Metal Copyright3 Ningnan Dongsheng to stop green silicon carbide production As a major green silicon carbide producer in Sichuan, Ningnan Dongsheng Silicon Carbide Co.Asian Metal Copyright Efforts will also be made in providing more medium- and long-term loans towards manufacturing to realize high-quality growth of the sector.

This policy boost the long-term development of manufacture industry of China.

2.3 China launches third round of central environmental inspections
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment started a new round of central environmental inspections on November 21. Five teams have been dispatched to Fujian, Henan, Hainan, Gansu and Qinghai to conduct the first batch of the third round of inspections for about one month.

The inspection would tighten the supply of silicon carbide in Gansu and Qinghai. Some producers need to suspend production.

3 Market Movements

3.1 Chinese Market
3.1.1 Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm EXW China
In late November, the mainstream prices of Chinese black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm stood at RMB4,800-5,100/t (USD667-709/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/A 180 days, down by RMB100/t (USD14/t) from late last month. Due to the weak demand, most producers cut their prices in November to boost sales.

Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (RMB/t)


3.1.2 Black Silicon Carbide 98%min 10-30mm EXW China
In late November, the prevailing prices of Chinese black silicon carbide 98%min 10-30cm hovered at RMB6,600-6,900/t (USD918-960/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/A 180 days, down by RMB100/t (USD14/t) from late last month. Most producers cut their prices to boost sales in November due to the sluggish market demand.

Black Silicon Carbide 98%min 10-30mm EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (RMB/t)


3.1.3 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 EXW China
In late November, the prevailing prices of Chinese black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 hovered at RMB8,600-8,900/t (USD1,196-1,238/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/A 180 days, down by RMB100/t (USD14/t) from late last month. Most producers cut their prices to compete for orders in late November due to the sluggish market demand.

Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (RMB/t)


3.1.Asian Metal Copyright Most exporters cut their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and the dropped domestic prices.Asian Metal Copyright4 Green Silicon Carbide 98.5%min 10-30mm EXW China
In late November, the mainstream prices of Chinese green silicon carbide 98.5%min 10-30cm stood at RMB10,200-10,400/t (USD1,419-1,447/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/A 180 days, unchanged from late last month.Asian Metal Copyright, a black silicon carbide producer in Gansu, halted black silicon carbide production on 20th November, with an output of nearly about 1,000t in November.Asian Metal Copyright Though the dropped petroleum coke prices, considering the stable market demand, most producers firmed their prices this month.

Green Silicon Carbide 98.5%min 10-30mm EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (RMB/t)


3.1.Asian Metal Copyright4 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China 6 3.Asian Metal Copyright5 Green Silicon Carbide 98.5%min F240 EXW China
In late November, the prevailing prices of Chinese green silicon carbide 98.5%min F240 stood at RMB14,000-14,500/t (USD1,948-2,017/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/A 180 days, down by RMB5,00/t (USD70/t) from late last month.Asian Metal Copyright 2.Asian Metal Copyright Though the lump prices stay firm, given the fierce market competition, most producers cut their prices to boost sales.

Green Silicon Carbide 98.5%min F240 EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (RMB/t)


3.1.6 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China
In late November, the mainstream prices of Chinese green silicon carbide 98.5%min JIS2000 stood at RMB22,500-23,500/t (USD3,079-3,216/t) Inc-VAT EXW D/A 180 days, down by RMB100/t (USD14/t) from late last month.Asian Metal Copyright72mt in the previous month, up 10.Asian Metal Copyright Though the stable lump prices, given the sluggish market demand, most producers cut their prices to compete for orders.

Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (RMB/t)


3.2 Chinese Export Market

3.2.1 Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm FOB China
In late November, the mainstream export prices of Chinese black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm stood at USD790-820/t Inc-VAT FOB China, unchanged from late last month. Most exporters firmed their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and but high domestic prices.

Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm FOB China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (USD/t)


3.2.2 Black Silicon Carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China
In late November, the mainstream export prices of Chinese black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 stood at USD1,260-1,290/t Inc-VAT FOB China, down by USD20/t from late last month. Most exporters cut their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and the dropped domestic prices.

Black Silicon Carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (USD/t)


3.2.3 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min F240 FOB China
In late November, the mainstream export prices of Chinese green silicon carbide 98%min F240 stood at USD2,700-2,800/t Inc-VAT FOB China, down by USD30/t from late last month. Most exporters cut their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and the dropped domestic prices.

Green Silicon Carbide 98%min F240 FOB China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (USD/t)


3.2.4 Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China
In late November, the mainstream export prices of Chinese green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 stood at USD3,730-3,830/t Inc-VAT FOB China, down by USD20/t from late last month. Most exporters cut their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and the dropped domestic prices.

Green Silicon Carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (USD/t)


3.3 International Market

3.3.1 Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm CIF Europe
In late November, the mainstream prices of black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm hovered at EUR835-885/t CIF Europe, unchanged from late last month. Given the stable export prices and weak demand, most European sellers insisted on their prices in the past month.

Black Silicon Carbide 88%min 0-10mm Delivered Europe Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 (EUR/t)


4. Company News

4.1 Hualong Yongsheng suspended their production of black silicon carbide
Hualong Yongsheng New materials Co., Ltd.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright, a major black silicon carbide producer from Qinghai, suspended their black silicon carbide production late last month, with an output of nearly 800t in October.Asian Metal Copyright87% YoY; that in Ningxia was 61.Asian Metal Copyright "We have just started production in mid-June this year but due to the high environmental protectional pressure, we have to restrain our production since late July and finally reach full suspension since late October", a source from the company revealed, adding that they produced about 800t last month.Asian Metal Copyright Black Silicon Carbide 98%min 10-30mm EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 RMBt 3.Asian Metal Copyright With an annual production capacity of 25,000t, they had no output in 2022 and produced about only 5,000t this year.Asian Metal Copyright5%min 10-30mm EXW China 4 3.Asian Metal Copyright They had an inventory of nearly 400t at the moment.

4.2 Gansu Huamao delays black silicon carbide production
Huamao (Gansu) New materials Co., Ltd.Asian Metal Copyright04% YoY; that in other areas was 14,400t, down by 16.Asian Metal Copyright, a major black silicon carbide producer in Gansu, delays their black silicon carbide production date to late January of 2024, expecting an output of nearly 5,000t per month after produciton.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' inventory down by 26.Asian Metal Copyright "We planned to put into production in the end of this year but due to the slow construction process, we have to postpone our production date to the end of January of 2024", a source from the company revealed, adding that they expect to produce about 5,000t per month once completed the production.Asian Metal Copyright Most exporters cut their prices in late November due to the weak overseas market demand and the dropped domestic prices.Asian Metal Copyright With a planned annual production capacity of 60,000t, they had another furnace of 63,000kVA under construction, aiming to reach annual production capacity of 120,000t.

4.3 Ningnan Dongsheng to stop green silicon carbide production
As a major green silicon carbide producer in Sichuan, Ningnan Dongsheng Silicon Carbide Co., Ltd.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright, expects to stop their green silicon carbide production by the end of this month, predicting to produce nearly 800t this month.Asian Metal Copyright Given the stable export prices and high demand, most European sellers firmed their prices in the past month.Asian Metal Copyright "We just put into green silicon carbide production since 15th July this year and we plan to halt our production by the end of this month due to the suspension of hydrate power supply", a source from the company revealed, noting that they expect to produce about 800t in November.Asian Metal Copyright6 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China 11 8.Asian Metal Copyright With an annual production capacity of 12,000t, the company has no output last year and expects to produce about 3,500t in 2023.Asian Metal Copyright With a planned annual production capacity of 60,000t, they had another furnace of 63,000kVA under construction, aiming to reach annual production capacity of 120,000t.Asian Metal Copyright They hold stock of nearly 300t at the moment.

4.4 Xinjiang Tianhongji to stop green silicon carbide production
As a major green silicon carbide producer from Xinjiang, Xinjaing Tianhongji Technology Co., Ltd.Asian Metal Copyright97mt in the same period last year and USD1,893.Asian Metal Copyright, plans to suspend their green silicon carbide production by the end of this month, expecting an output of nearly 1,000t in November.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright "We have to halt our production by the end of this month as the severe air pollution control policy from the local government", a source from the company added, noting that they predict to produce about 1,000t this month.Asian Metal Copyright2 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China In view of the stable domestic prices, the export prices would keep stable next month.Asian Metal Copyright With an annual production capacity of 50,000t, the company produced about 5,000t last year due to sluggish demand and expects to produce about 9,000t this year.Asian Metal Copyright23%, unchanged MoM and up by 17.Asian Metal Copyright They hold an inventory of almost 800t at present.

4.5 Tianzhu Yixin suspended black silicon carbide production
Tianzhu Yixin Silicon Carbide Co., Ltd.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' statistics 5.Asian Metal Copyright, a black silicon carbide producer in Gansu, halted black silicon carbide production on 20th November, with an output of nearly about 1,000t in November.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright "We had to suspend production on 20th November to upgrade our sulfur removal equipment by the order central environmental protectional inspection team", a source from the company claimed, noting that they produced about 1,000t this month.Asian Metal Copyright28%, down by 2.Asian Metal Copyright With an annual production capacity of 40,000t, they produced only about 5,000t last year and produced about 15,000t so far this year.Asian Metal Copyright2 Black Silicon Carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China 5 3.Asian Metal Copyright They hold an inventory of nearly 2,000t at present.

4.6 Tianzhu Chuanggao halted black silicon carbide production
As a black silicon carbide producer from Gansu, Tianzhu Chuangao Silicon Carbide Co., Ltd.Asian Metal Copyright46 trillion yuan 1.Asian Metal Copyright halted the black silicon carbide production on 20th November, with an output of nearly 1,000t this month.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' output down by 1.Asian Metal Copyright "We halted our production on 20th November as we failed to get the permit from environmental protectional department and have to upgrade our workshop to meet the requirements.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright", an insider from the company disclosed, noting that they produced about 1,000t in November.Asian Metal Copyright39% MoM and up by 19.Asian Metal Copyright Having an annual production capacity of 30,000t, they produced nearly 12,500t last year and about 10,000t so far in 2023.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' output unchanged MoM in November 9 5.Asian Metal Copyright They hold an inventory of nearly 1,000t at the moment.

5 Producers Statistics

5.1 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' statistics

5.1.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' operating rate down by 0.8%MoM in November
In November 2023, Chinese black silicon carbide producers' operating rate was 56.22%, down by 0.Asian Metal Copyright3 International Market 8.Asian Metal Copyright8% MoM and up by 7.Asian Metal Copyright48mt in the same period last year and 5,416.Asian Metal Copyright21% YoY.

Chinese black silicon carbide producers' operating rate from November 2022 to November 2023 (%)


In November 2023, the black silicon carbide producers' operating rate in Gansu was 51.16%, down by 0.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright7% MoM and up by 8.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese Green silicon carbide producers' statistics 5.Asian Metal Copyright87% YoY; that in Ningxia was 61.Asian Metal Copyright09% MoM in November In November 2023, Chinese black silicon carbide producers' inventory was 79,200t, up by 19.Asian Metal Copyright25%, unchanged MoM and up by 7.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright25% YoY; that in other areas was 63.Asian Metal Copyright25% YoY; that in other areas was 63.Asian Metal Copyright28%, down by 2.Asian Metal Copyright47mt of silicon carbide, 28,406.Asian Metal Copyright62% MoM and up by 2.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright77% YoY.

Chinese black silicon carbide producers' operating rate by province from November 2022 to November 2023 (%)


5.1.Asian Metal Copyright94% YoY and down 1.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' output down by 1.39% MoM in November
In November 2023, Chinese black silicon carbide producers' output was 106,000t, down by 1.39% MoM and up by 19.Asian Metal Copyright Black Silicon Carbide 98%min 10-30mm EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 RMBt 3.Asian Metal Copyright90% YoY.

Chinese black silicon carbide producers' output from November 2022 to November 2023 (t)


In November 2023, the black silicon carbide producers' output in Gansu was 51,200t, down by 1.34% MoM and up by 29.Asian Metal Copyright96mt, USD2,259.Asian Metal Copyright95% YoY; that in Ningxia was 35,500t, unchanged MoM and up by 13.Asian Metal Copyright "We planned to put into production in the end of this year but due to the slow construction process, we have to postpone our production date to the end of January of 2024", a source from the company revealed, adding that they expect to produce about 5,000t per month once completed the production.Asian Metal Copyright42% YoY; that in other areas was 19,300t, down by 3.Asian Metal Copyright3 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 EXW China Despite that the Market demand for black silicon carbide would stay soft next month, in view of the high production costs, the prices of this product would keep firm.Asian Metal Copyright98% MoM and up by 9.Asian Metal Copyright, a black silicon carbide producer in Gansu, halted black silicon carbide production on 20th November, with an output of nearly about 1,000t in November.Asian Metal Copyright04% YoY.

Chinese black silicon carbide producers' output by province from November 2022 to November 2023 (t)


5.1.Asian Metal Copyright6 Tianzhu Chuanggao halted black silicon carbide production As a black silicon carbide producer from Gansu, Tianzhu Chuangao Silicon Carbide Co.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' inventory up by 19.09% MoM in November
In November 2023, Chinese black silicon carbide producers' inventory was 79,200t, up by 19.09% MoM and up by 63.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright63% YoY.

Chinese black silicon carbide producers' inventory from November 2022 to November 2023 (t)


In November 2023, the black silicon carbide producers' inventory in Gansu was 37,300t, up by 49.2% MoM and up by 123.Asian Metal Copyright2 Chinese Export Market 3.Asian Metal Copyright35% YoY; that in Ningxia was 27,500t, up by 13.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese black silicon carbide producers' operating rate down by 0.Asian Metal Copyright16% MoM and up by 58.Asian Metal Copyright, a major black silicon carbide producer from Qinghai, suspended their black silicon carbide production late last month, with an output of nearly 800t in October.Asian Metal Copyright04% YoY; that in other areas was 14,400t, down by 16.Asian Metal Copyright 8.Asian Metal Copyright27% MoM and up by 0.Asian Metal Copyright00 worth of silicon carbide, USD35,050,854.Asian Metal Copyright69% YoY.

Chinese black silicon carbide producers' inventory by province from November 2022 to November 2023 (t)


5.2 Chinese Green silicon carbide producers' statistics

5.2.1 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' operating rate unchanged MoM in November
In November 2023, Chinese green silicon carbide producers operating rate was 46.23%, unchanged MoM and up by 17.Asian Metal Copyright Company News 6 4.Asian Metal Copyright28% YoY.

Chinese green silicon carbide producers' operating rate from November 2022 to November 2023 (t)


5.2.2 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' output unchanged MoM in November
In November 2023, Chinese green silicon carbide producers' output was 11,400t, unchanged MoM, up by 66.42% YoY.

Chinese green silicon carbide producers' output from November 2022 to November 2023 (%)


5.2.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright3 Chinese green silicon carbide producers' inventory down by 26.78% MoM in November
In November 2023, Chinese green silicon carbide producers' inventory was 4,100t, down by 26.78% MoM and down by 54.Asian Metal Copyright78% MoM in November In November 2023, Chinese green silicon carbide producers' inventory was 4,100t, down by 26.Asian Metal Copyright94% YoY.

Chinese green silicon carbide producers' inventory from November 2023 to November 2023 (t)


6 Custom Statistics

6.1 China's silicon carbide export volume rose 10.26% YoY in Oct 2023
In Oct 2023, China exported 31,322.47mt of silicon carbide, 28,406.Asian Metal Copyright Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 RMBt 3.Asian Metal Copyright76mt in the same period last year and 29,202.Asian Metal Copyright5%min 10-30mm EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 RMBt 3.Asian Metal Copyright49mt in the previous month, up 10.Asian Metal Copyright5%min F240 EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 RMBt 3.Asian Metal Copyright26% YoY and up 7.Asian Metal Copyright "We just put into green silicon carbide production since 15th July this year and we plan to halt our production by the end of this month due to the suspension of hydrate power supply", a source from the company revealed, noting that they expect to produce about 800t in November.Asian Metal Copyright26% MoM.
In Oct 2023, China exported USD33,318,170.00 worth of silicon carbide, USD35,050,854.Asian Metal Copyright3 International Market 3.Asian Metal Copyright00 in the same period last year and USD33,878,048.Asian Metal Copyright90% YoY.Asian Metal Copyright00 in the previous month, down 4.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright94% YoY and down 1.Asian Metal Copyright Black Silicon Carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 USDt 3.Asian Metal Copyright65% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright3 International Market 8.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,063.71/mt, USD1,233.89/mt in the same period last year and USD1,160.11/mt in the previous month.
In Jan-Oct 2023, China exported a total of 293,843.15mt of silicon carbide, 350,045.Asian Metal Copyright Green Silicon Carbide 98.Asian Metal Copyright92mt in the same period last year, down 16.Asian Metal Copyright49mt in the previous month, up 10.Asian Metal Copyright06% YoY.

China's export volume of silicon carbide in previous 13 months

China's export price of silicon carbide in previous 13 months

In Oct 2023, the top three export destinations of silicon carbide for China were United States, Japan and South Korea.
China exported 13,422.67mt of silicon carbide to United States, 11,619.Asian Metal Copyright7% YoY, while imports slightly declined by 0.Asian Metal Copyright02mt in the same period last year and 8,863.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright44mt in the previous month, up 15.Asian Metal Copyright6 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China 11 8.Asian Metal Copyright52% YoY and up 51.Asian Metal Copyright, expects to stop their green silicon carbide production by the end of this month, predicting to produce nearly 800t this month.Asian Metal Copyright44% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD548.23/mt, USD788.71/mt in the same period last year and USD629.64/mt in the previous month, down 30.Asian Metal Copyright2 Gansu Huamao delays black silicon carbide production Huamao Gansu New materials Co.Asian Metal Copyright54% YoY and down 13.Asian Metal Copyright5%min F240 EXW China Price Trend from 2023-10-09 to 2023-11-30 RMBt 3.Asian Metal Copyright02% MoM.
China exported 4,292.06mt of silicon carbide to Japan, 4,032.Asian Metal Copyright77% YoY.Asian Metal Copyright48mt in the same period last year and 5,416.Asian Metal Copyright "We just put into green silicon carbide production since 15th July this year and we plan to halt our production by the end of this month due to the suspension of hydrate power supply", a source from the company revealed, noting that they expect to produce about 800t in November.Asian Metal Copyright69mt in the previous month, up 6.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright44% YoY and down 20.Asian Metal Copyright1.Asian Metal Copyright76% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright3.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD2,254.96/mt, USD2,259.97/mt in the same period last year and USD1,893.96/mt in the previous month, down 0.Asian Metal Copyright In the first six months, China's exports hit 11.Asian Metal Copyright22% YoY and up 19.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright06% MoM.
China exported 2,518.68mt of silicon carbide to South Korea, 2,285.Asian Metal Copyright6 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China 11 8.Asian Metal Copyright88mt in the same period last year and 2,966.Asian Metal Copyright06% YoY.Asian Metal Copyright72mt in the previous month, up 10.Asian Metal Copyright1 China's silicon carbide export volume rose 10.Asian Metal Copyright18% YoY and down 15.Asian Metal Copyright "We have just started production in mid-June this year but due to the high environmental protectional pressure, we have to restrain our production since late July and finally reach full suspension since late October", a source from the company revealed, adding that they produced about 800t last month.Asian Metal Copyright10% MoM.Asian Metal Copyright3 Carbon electrode That the price of carbon electrode moved down in the past month lead to the reduced production costs of silicon carbide.Asian Metal Copyright The average price was USD1,157.01/mt, USD1,155.60/mt in the same period last year and USD1,132.40/mt in the previous month, up 0.Asian Metal Copyright2 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China 11 8.Asian Metal Copyright09% YoY and up 2.Asian Metal Copyright5%min JIS2000 stood at RMB22,500-23,500t USD3,079-3,216t Inc-VAT EXW DA 180 days, down by RMB100t USD14t from late last month.Asian Metal Copyright21% MoM.

China's export volume of silicon carbide to top three countries in previous 13 months

China's export price of silicon carbide to top three countries in previous 13 months


7 Relevant Industry News

7.1 Petroleum coke
The petroleum coke price decrease in the past month, which lead to the reduced production costs of green silicon carbide.

7.2 Anthracite
The price of anthracite keep stable in the past month, which lead to the firm production costs of black silicon carbide.

7.3 Carbon electrode
That the price of carbon electrode moved down in the past month lead to the reduced production costs of silicon carbide.

8 Market Outlook for Next Month

8.1 Chinese Market

8.1.1 Black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm EXW China
Although the Market demand for black silicon carbide would stay soft next month, given the high production costs, the prices of this product would stay stable.

8.1.2 Black silicon carbide 98%min 10-30cm EXW China
Despite that the Market demand for black silicon carbide would stay soft in the following month, considering the raised production costs, the prices of this product would stay firm.

8.1.3 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 EXW China
Despite that the Market demand for black silicon carbide would stay soft next month, in view of the high production costs, the prices of this product would keep firm.

8.1.Asian Metal Copyright The inspection would tighten the supply of silicon carbide in Gansu and Qinghai.Asian Metal Copyright4 Green silicon carbide 98.5%min 10-30cm EXW China
Considering that the petroleum coke prices in Xinjiang stay high this month, the prices of green silicon carbide would stay firm in the following month.

8.1.5 Green silicon carbide 98%min F240 EXW China
Given that the petroleum coke prices in Xinjiang remain firm in the past month, the prices of green silicon carbide would keep steady next month.

8.1.6 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 EXW China
In view of the high prices of the petroleum coke prices in Xinjiang this month, the prices of green silicon carbide would keep unchanged next month.

8.2 Chinese export Market

8.2.1 Black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm FOB China
Considering the firm domestic prices, the export prices would flatten next month.

8.2.2 Black silicon carbide 98%min F16-100 FOB China
In view of the stable domestic prices, the export prices would keep stable next month.

8.2.3 Green silicon carbide 98%min F240 FOB China
In spite of the soft overseas Market demand, given the high domestic prices, the export prices would stay steady next month.

8.2.4 Green silicon carbide 98%min JIS2000 FOB China
Although the overseas Market demand remains soft, given the high domestic prices, the export prices would stay stable next month.

8.3 International Market

8.3.1 Black silicon carbide 88%min 0-10mm CIF Europe
Given the stable prices in Chinese export Market, the prices in European Market would go steady in the following month.


.Asian Metal Copyright00 worth of silicon carbide, USD35,050,854Asian Metal Copyright