Tai Mei Ti A P P·2025-11-04 06:34Core Viewpoint - The A-share photovoltaic equipment sector has seen significant gains in late October, with a 4.5% increase from October 29 to October 31, followed by a 2.3% rise on November 3, despite overall market challenges [1] Summary by Category Market Performance - The photovoltaic equipment sector achieved nearly a 3% increase in October, contrasting with the overall market downturn, particularly the Shenzhen Composite Index [1] - Leading companies such as Longi Green Energy, Canadian Solar, and JA Solar have experienced consecutive trading halts due to rising stock prices [1] Price Trends - In Q3, the prices of key photovoltaic materials (silicon materials, silicon wafers, battery cells, and modules) saw their largest increase in nearly three years, with silicon materials and wafers rising over 40% [1] - However, in October, prices for silicon wafers and battery cells declined, while silicon materials saw only a slight increase amid low transaction volumes [1] Silicon Material Insights - As of the end of October, the average trading price for dense silicon was 52 CNY/kg, up 1.96% month-on-month and 33.33% year-to-date, but down 20% compared to early 2024 [2] - Granular silicon's average trading price was 50 CNY/kg, with a monthly increase of 2.04% and a year-to-date increase of 38.89% [2] Silicon Wafer Insights - The average trading price for N-type 182-183.75mm silicon wafers remained unchanged at 1.35 CNY/piece, with a year-to-date increase of 28.57% [5] - The 182210mm N-type silicon wafers saw a price drop of 3.57% in October, with a year-to-date increase of only 20.54% [5] Battery Cell Insights - The average trading price for N-type 182-183.75mm TOPCon battery cells fell by 3.13% in October to 0.31 CNY/W, although it remains 10.71% higher than at the beginning of the year [10] - The N-type 182210mm TOPCon battery cells also experienced a price drop, with a month-on-month decrease of 1.72% [8] Module Insights - TOPCon module prices remained stagnant at 0.693 CNY/W, while HJT modules were priced at 0.83 CNY/W, indicating no change in October [12] - The current price of TOPCon modules is only slightly above the historical low of 0.68 CNY/W, reflecting ongoing struggles in the module segment [12] Financial Performance - The photovoltaic sector reported a net profit of 758 million CNY in Q3, a significant recovery from previous losses, although many companies still face challenges in their component businesses [14] - Despite some companies expecting to turn profits in Q4 or next year, uncertainties remain regarding price trends and overall performance [14]