SHANGHAI, Feb 24 (SMM) - Silicon metal stocks across China’s three major markets stood at 123,000 mt as of February 24, a drop of 3,000 mt from a week ago.
Industrial silicon: During the Chinese New Year (CNY), the operating rate of industrial silicon companies weakened slightly due to output reduction and shutdown of some factories in Sichuan and Yunnan.
The social inventory of silicon metal across Huangpu port, Kunming city and Tianjin port decreased 1,000 mt from the previous week to 105,000 mt as of August 5. The shipment flow at Kunming city was slightly less active.