Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-05-21 01:32Group 1 - The global N-type SiC substrate industry revenue is projected to decline by 9% in 2024, reaching $1.04 billion, primarily due to weakened demand in the automotive and industrial sectors, along with intensified market competition leading to significant price drops [2][3] - SiC, as a representative third-generation compound semiconductor material, is crucial in power electronic devices and is widely used in electric vehicles, photovoltaics, energy storage, industrial power supplies, and rail transportation [2] - The price of 6-inch SiC substrates has fallen below $500, approaching the manufacturers' cost line, due to the entry of Chinese companies into the market [2] Group 2 - Wolfspeed remains the most significant supplier in the SiC materials market with a 33.7% market share in 2024, while Chinese companies TanKeBlue and SICC hold the second and third positions with 17.3% and 17.1% market shares, respectively [5] - The aggressive pricing strategies of Chinese companies are disrupting the existing market structure, leading to concerns about increased internal competition and potential impacts on product quality [6][7] - The entire SiC device-related ecosystem is experiencing continuous capacity growth, raising concerns about the sustainability of the market dynamics [7] Group 3 - Silan Microelectronics has achieved a monthly production capacity of 9,000 pieces of 6-inch SiC MOS chips, with 50,000 units shipped to four domestic automotive manufacturers [9] - As the ecosystem improves, domestic companies are focusing on quality enhancement alongside competitive pricing, with Silan's 8-inch mini line achieving higher yield rates compared to the 6-inch line [9]