Solar-grade polysilicon prices, particularly in the n-type category, have witnessed a notable uptick, according to the latest report from the Silicon Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.
| Polysilicon Material | Price Range (CNY/kg) | Average Price (CNY/kg) | Average Price (USD/kg) | Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-type | ¥70.00 – ¥73.00 | ¥70.90 | $9.90 | +1.87% |
| N-type granular silicon | ¥59.00 – ¥63.00 | ¥60.00 | $8.38 | +1.69% |
| Mono recharge | ¥57.00 – ¥66.00 | ¥60.90 | $8.50 | +0.16% |
| Mono dense | ¥55.00 – ¥64.00 | ¥58.60 | $8.18 | +0.17% |
| Mono popcorn | ¥52.00 – ¥61.00 | ¥54.80 | $7.65 | +0.18% |
Compared to January 17, polysilicon prices have ticked up a bit this week, especially for n-type material. P-type material prices are holding steady but seeing an overall upward shift.
According to Solarbe analysts, there’s a shortage of n-type products across polysilicon manufacturers, driving up prices. To ease inventory pressures, some manufacturers are trying mixed-bag selling strategies, causing a slight bump in p-type prices.
Looking forward, as n-type production increases, sustaining higher prices might be tough, and the n-p price gap is expected to widen.
This price hike in n-type silicon is also prompting some crystal-pulling and slicing companies to try raising their prices.
However, with n-type cell prices going down, silicon wafer prices are still up in the air, depending on power plays in different segments.
