Group 1: Market Overview - The polysilicon spot market has seen limited transactions this week, with prices experiencing a downward trend. The average transaction price for N-type re-investment material is 40,300 yuan/ton, down 1.71% week-on-week; N-type granular silicon is at 38,000 yuan/ton, down 2.56%; and P-type polysilicon is at 33,000 yuan/ton, down 1.49% [1] - The market is currently in a stalemate, with buyers and sellers unable to reach a price consensus. Some silicon material companies are tentatively lowering prices for downstream buyers, who are rejecting orders due to unmet price expectations [1][2] Group 2: Production and Supply Dynamics - Crystal pulling manufacturers have approximately 1 to 1.5 months of silicon material inventory, leading to a strategy focused on inventory digestion and enhancing negotiation leverage. Smaller manufacturers may finalize a small number of orders by the end of April, while large manufacturers' negotiations will dictate bulk transactions [2] - In April, silicon material manufacturers have limited production increases, with some responding to production cuts, maintaining levels similar to March. The production situation in May is uncertain due to weak market conditions and accumulated inventory concerns [2] Group 3: Price Trends and Forecasts - The price of silicon wafers continues to decline, primarily due to a rapid drop in downstream component demand, leading to reduced battery production and weakened demand for silicon wafers. The market atmosphere is notably sluggish, with some wafer companies resorting to panic selling [3] - Despite the downward trend in silicon wafer prices, the supply in the industry has not shown significant changes. The outlook suggests that if terminal demand does not recover in the short term, silicon wafer prices will likely continue to decline [3] - In the battery segment, prices for 183N, 210RN, and 210N battery cells have dropped to 0.285 yuan/W, 0.28 yuan/W, and 0.30 yuan/W respectively. The price dynamics are influenced by intense negotiations and attempts by manufacturers to stabilize prices above cost levels [4][5] Group 4: Component Pricing and Market Competition - Component prices are experiencing a rapid decline, with centralized project components priced between 0.67 yuan/W and 0.71 yuan/W, while new orders have dropped to 0.68 yuan/W, with some negotiations even at 0.65 yuan/W [5] - The current inventory levels for components are healthy, but demand will depend on the initiation of domestic centralized projects in the second half of the year and the stability of overseas demand [5]
光伏产业链价格延续下行态势 部分环节考虑减产挺价
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-04-24 13:24