Supply - The operating rate of 136 independent silicon iron enterprises is reported at 30.75%, a decrease of 0.17% from the previous period [4] - The average daily output is 14,150 tons, which is an increase of 10 tons compared to the previous period, with a weekly production of 99,000 tons [4] Demand - Weekly demand for five major steel types of silicon iron is 20,560.4 tons, remaining stable compared to last week [5] - Total production of five major materials is 8.7417 million tons, a decrease of 95,200 tons from the previous period [5] - Total inventory stands at 14.7607 million tons, an increase of 289,000 tons, with social inventory at 10.3304 million tons, up by 93,500 tons [5] Costs and Profits - The overall market for Lan coal remains stable, with small material prices in the Shenmu area ranging from 605 to 690 yuan/ton [3] - The production costs for immediate production in Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Ningxia are 5,681 yuan/ton, 5,792 yuan/ton, and 5,460 yuan/ton respectively [3] - Immediate profits in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia are reported at -231 yuan/ton and -110 yuan/ton respectively [3] Market Overview - The main contract for silicon iron futures fluctuated, closing at 5,472 yuan/ton, an increase of 0.77% [2] - The market sentiment indicates that traders are primarily focused on replenishing stocks, with limited speculative buying interest [6] - The overall inventory remains at a medium to high level despite a slight decline in factory inventory [6] Price Trends - Current prices in major production areas are reported as follows: Inner Mongolia at 5,450 yuan/ton, Ningxia at 5,350 yuan/ton, and Qinghai at 5,450 yuan/ton, with a decrease of 100 yuan/ton in Qinghai [1] - The price of magnesium continues to rise, with mainstream cash prices for 99.90% magnesium ingots in Shaanxi around 16,700-16,800 yuan/ton [5]
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Jin Tou Wang·2025-05-09 02:10