走出低谷：硅基新材料破局低价竞争之殇

Core Viewpoint - The silicon-based new materials industry in China is transitioning from low-price competition to value competition, driven by policy guidance, innovation, and industry collaboration [1][3][4]. Group 1: Industry Challenges - The silicon-based new materials sector has faced structural contradictions due to rapid capacity expansion, particularly in the organic silicon field, where annual capacity growth exceeded 15% while market demand grew only 8%-10% [2]. - Companies are engaged in price wars, with some selling below cost, leading to significant profit margin compression and reduced investment in R&D and innovation [2][3]. - Product homogeneity is prevalent, with many small enterprises lacking core technology and focusing on low-value products, while high-end products remain heavily reliant on imports [2]. Group 2: Policy and Industry Response - In response to the low-price competition, leading companies like Hoshine Silicon Industry have taken the initiative to promote self-discipline and industry consensus to combat price wars [3][4]. - The Chinese government has introduced policies to regulate market competition, including a notice from the National Development and Reform Commission aimed at curbing disorderly pricing practices [3][4]. Group 3: Value Creation and Innovation - Hoshine Silicon Industry emphasizes internal transformation through refined management, technological innovation, and industry chain collaboration to enhance resilience and break free from price competition [5][6]. - The company has maintained a research and development expenditure growth rate of over 20% annually, significantly above the industry average, and has established partnerships with academic institutions to foster innovation [6]. Group 4: Market Recovery and Future Outlook - Since 2025, the organic silicon industry has seen improvements in supply-demand dynamics, with core product prices rebounding and profitability recovering among leading companies [7]. - The demand is shifting towards high-value sectors such as new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, and 5G communications, while the capacity expansion cycle has ended, indicating a transition towards green transformation and technological upgrades in the silicon-based new materials sector [7].