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Light & Main Industry
This report covers the key aspects of the industrial silicon market as of April 21, 2024, with a focus on price trends, supply-demand dynamics, inventory levels, and industry profitability.

Market Overview
Industrial silicon prices experienced a sharp decline during the week, with the main contract settlement at 11,610 yuan/ton, marking a 40.8% drop. Despite the fall, prices have shown stabilizing trends in the spot market, though many areas still remain under pressure from high production costs.

Supply Situation

• Production: Weekly output decreased by 690 tons week-over-week to 743,000 tons.
• Capacity Utilization: Furnace utilization was at 38.5%, supported by 289 active furnaces.
• Regional Production: Southwest and Northwest regions saw limited increases, influenced by water scarcity and policy adjustments.

Demand Analysis

• Organosilicon: DMC prices recorded a weekly drop of 500 yuan/ton, reflecting continued downward pressure from oversupply.
• Polysilicon: Prices fell by 5,000 yuan/ton week-over-week, reaching around 460,000 yuan/ton due to excess inventory among manufacturers.

Inventory Levels

• Exchange Inventory: Accumulated 5,870 tons, reaching a total of 25,410 tons.
• Social Inventory: Decreased by 1,000 tons to 1,883,000 tons.

Profitability
Average industry costs remained steady at 14,870 yuan/ton, however, profits narrowed to -250 yuan/ton. Profitability issues are especially acute in specific regions like Sichuan/Yunnan.

Key Factors Influencing Outlook

1. Downside Risks: Existing high inventories and sluggish demand continue to weigh on prices.
2. Upward Potential: Potential increases in demand from downstream users could help stabilize prices.
3. Government Policies: Local government intervention remains significant, affecting production capacity and operational costs.

Concluding Remarks
Overall, the market is expected to remain in a state of weak oscillation, with possibilities for a slight recovery if demand improves. Tailwinds or headwinds depend on policy responses and inventory adjustments at various stages of the supply chain.