工业硅：5月量价齐跌，6月产量或增至35万吨以上

Core Insights - In May 2025, both spot and futures prices for industrial silicon experienced significant declines, with spot prices dropping to 7556 CNY/ton, a decrease of 14.41% from April, and futures prices hitting a low of 7130 CNY/ton, down 16.45% [1] Supply and Demand - Industrial silicon supply slightly decreased in May to approximately 303,000 tons, a 4% month-over-month decline, primarily due to maintenance in Xinjiang and capacity adjustments in Yunnan and Gansu [1] - June is expected to see an increase in production from Xinjiang, Sichuan, and Yunnan, potentially exceeding 350,000 tons [1] - Demand from organic silicon enterprises showed a minor recovery in May, with an expected increase of 0.5 thousand tons, although procurement plans remain modest [1] - Export figures for April were 60,500 tons, reflecting a 1.64% month-over-month increase but a 9.19% year-over-year decrease, with total exports from January to April at 216,700 tons, down 6.54% year-over-year [1] Cost and Profitability - In June, companies in Sichuan are expected to benefit from lower electricity prices during the wet season, leading to a noticeable reduction in costs, while Yunnan's electricity prices remain relatively stable with weak operational intentions [1] - The prices of silicon stone and silicon coal have decreased, with Taiwan's焦中标价 dropping to 101 USD/ton [1] - May saw a decline in gross margins, with most manufacturers experiencing negative cash costs [1] Inventory and Market Outlook - In May, inventory levels shifted towards the market, leading to a mid-month rebound in futures prices, while factories in the northwest engaged in hedging, resulting in a transfer of inventory from factories to non-standard warehouses [1] - The industry outlook for profitability remains pessimistic, with expected significant production increases in June and high inventory levels contributing to new lows in futures prices [1] - Recommendations for investors include shorting the 2508 futures contract or selling out-of-the-money call options, while traders or upstream companies are advised to sell call options to maintain inventory [1]