【安泰科】工业硅周评—市场情绪悲观 现货价格下跌（2025年4月23日）

Core Viewpoint - The industrial silicon market is experiencing a downward trend in prices, leading to increased pessimism among market participants and a decline in demand from downstream sectors [1][2]. Price Trends - The main contract price for industrial silicon fell from 9015 CNY/ton to 8930 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.94% during the week of April 17-23, 2025 [1]. - The national average price is reported at 9774 CNY/ton, down by 89 CNY/ton, with specific grades showing varied declines: 553 grade at 9541 CNY/ton (down 100 CNY/ton), 441 grade at 10015 CNY/ton (down 36 CNY/ton), and 421 grade at 10341 CNY/ton (down 80 CNY/ton) [1]. - FOB prices have decreased by 30-50 USD/ton [1]. Market Sentiment - The decline in industrial silicon prices has intensified negative market sentiment, with downstream sectors engaging in minimal purchasing based on demand [2]. - Overall market transactions are sluggish, contributing to the downward price trend [2]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side shows a continued disparity in operating rates, with northern regions maintaining higher rates compared to southern regions, where production recovery intentions are low [2]. - Demand from downstream sectors, particularly organic silicon monomer manufacturers, is under pressure due to inventory issues and declining operational rates [2]. - The demand from polysilicon manufacturers remains stable, while aluminum alloy manufacturers are purchasing based on their needs, indicating a slight overall decrease in demand for industrial silicon [2]. Price Outlook - The current supply-demand fundamentals do not show signs of improvement, and the market sentiment remains poor, with no indications of price increases in the near term [2]. - Prices are expected to continue fluctuating within a low range [2].