Blog - Silicon

Polysilicon Industry Faces Challenges and Innovations Amid Market Fluctuations

Feb 7, 2025

The polysilicon industry is tackling oversupply issues with production cuts by market leaders like Tongwei. Despite this, innovative solutions and strategic trade moves are shaping the industry's future.

Wacker Chemie's Annual Core Profit Decline Amidst Falling Prices and Sales Volumes

Jan 28, 2025

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Wacker Chemie announced a 7% annual core profit drop in 2024, affected by lower prices and sales volumes, notably in the solar-grade polysilicon sector amidst high German energy costs.

Rising Chinese Polysilicon Prices: Impact on Solar Panel Market

Jan 9, 2025

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Chinese polysilicon prices for solar panels have increased as manufacturers tackle oversupply, marking the strongest performance since May. Learn about market impacts and future projections.

China Launches Its First Polysilicon Futures Amid Market Volatility

Dec 26, 2024

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China launches its first polysilicon futures to address market volatility and surplus challenges, aligning with its clean tech growth strategy.

Spain's Silicon Exports Fall by 64%, Reaching $35 Million in 2023

Nov 25, 2024

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During the review period, Silicon exports reached a peak of 33K tons in 2022 before sharply decreasing in the subsequent year. The value of Silicon exports also saw a significant decline to $35M in 2023.

Thailand Witnesses a 68% Drop in Silicon Imports, Falling to $114 Million in 2023

Oct 21, 2024

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From 2022 to 2023, Silicon imports experienced a setback, with import value dropping significantly to $114M in 2023.

Brazil's Silicon Exports Drop Dramatically by 32% to $615 Million in 2023

Sep 17, 2024

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During the review period, Silicon exports reached a peak of 272K tons in 2022, followed by a sharp decline in the subsequent year. In terms of value, Silicon exports saw a significant drop to $615M in 2023.

Japan's Silicon Imports Dive to $1.2B in 2023

Aug 13, 2024

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From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of Silicon failed to regain momentum. In value terms, Silicon imports shrank remarkably to $1.2B in 2023.

Brazil's Silicon Exports Plummet to $615 Million in 2023

May 30, 2024

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Silicon exports peaked at 272K tons in 2022 and significantly declined the next year, with exports in value terms shrinking to $615M in 2023.

Thailand Sees a Sharp Decline in Silicon Imports, Dropping to $114M in 2023

Apr 15, 2024

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From 2022 to 2023, Silicon imports did not see a resurgence in growth. The value of Silicon imports fell sharply to $114M in 2023.

Brazil's January 2024 Exports of Silicon Drop by 19% to $43M

Mar 15, 2024

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The pace of growth for Silicon appeared to be the most rapid in October 2023 with a month-to-month increase of 61%. In terms of value, Silicon exports dropped to $43M in January 2024.

Thailand's November 2023 Import of Silicon Soars to $8.2M

Feb 9, 2024

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The growth rate of Silicon was most rapid in October 2023, with a month-to-month increase of 73%. In terms of value, imports of Silicon slightly expanded to $8.2M in November 2023.