DBM Weekly Review: Silicon Material Price Is Strong, Industry Chain Will Step into the Trend of Turning Losses (2025.10.27)

2025-10-27 11:36:22

Last week, the price of photovoltaic industry chain showed different performances. The average prices of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon were stable on a month-on-month basis and rose on a year-on-year basis, while enterprises maintained strong prices and component prices turned positive on a year-on-year basis. Photovoltaic module prices are generally stable, enterprises plan to reduce the operating rate from the end of October to November, the price is expected to be tough at the bottom, but it is difficult to rise. The average price of Si4210 industrial silicon fell, the price of polysilicon was temporarily stable, and the overall stability of silicon wafers. From January to September, the new installed capacity of photovoltaic in China increased significantly year-on-year, but the new installed capacity in September declined year-on-year and improved less than expected, indicating weak market demand.

I. Price Trend

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Silicon Materials Last week, the average price of N-type silicon materials was 51,500 yuan/ton, which remained stable on a month-on-month basis and increased by 27.54% on a year-on-year basis; the average price of N-type granular silicon was 50,000 yuan/ton, which was flat on a month-on-month basis and increased by 35.14% on a year-on-year basis. During the week, although polysilicon stocks are still rising, companies are not afraid of short-term market weakness and still maintain strong prices. It is worth noting that the price of components in the week turned positive year on year, and the component leader did not reduce the price. According to our analysis, this indicates that the photovoltaic industry chain is expected to gradually break away from the loss situation and move towards a new development trend.

Figure 1: Price Trend

of N-type Silicon Material Data Source: Digital New Energy DataBM. Com

Figure 2: Price Trend

of N-type Granular Silicon Data Source: Digital New Energy DataBM. Com II.

According to the data of Digital New Energy DataBM. Com, the price index of TOPCon double-sided 182 photovoltaic modules was 0.67 yuan/W last week, which was flat annually and year-on-year. The price index of TOPCon double-sided 210 PV modules was 0.68 yuan/W, which was flat on a month-on-month basis and increased by 1.49% on a year-on-year basis. The price index of TOPCon double-sided 210 R PV modules was 0.68 yuan/W, which was flat on a month-on-month basis and increased by 1.49% on a year-on-year basis; The price index of HJT double-sided 210 photovoltaic modules was 0.72 yuan/W, which was flat. During the week, although the price of photovoltaic modules remained stable, the company planned to reduce the start-up rate from the end of October to November, and the price of modules is expected to maintain the bottom tenacity. Overall, due to weak demand, it is still difficult for the price of modules to achieve a strong rise. At present, it is outstanding to stabilize the price, and the price of modules is positive year-on-year. It will help photovoltaic module companies to reverse the situation of continuous performance losses next year.

Table 1: Last Friday's Photovoltaic Module Price Index (CPMPI)

Source: Digital New Energy DataBM. Com

Figure 3: Trend

of Photovoltaic Module Price Index in the Past Month Source: Digital New Energy DataBM

Last week, the average price of Si4210 industrial silicon was 9716.67 yuan/ton, down 0.43%. The increase in production in some markets led to downward pressure on the price, and there was some pressure on the high inventory market. However, it is expected that the price drop will be very limited, and the overall price will fluctuate in a narrow range. In terms of polysilicon, the inventory of manufacturers continued to rise slightly, and the downstream market purchases were treated negatively. Affected by the market demand falling short of expectations, the price was temporarily stable, the price of leading enterprises was strong, and there was no active price reduction. In

the silicon wafer sector, enterprises are also more active in price support, and the start-up situation remains stable, but the downstream is mainly to digest inventory, the purchasing volume has not increased significantly, and the price of silicon wafers may be partially loosened, but overall it is still stable. Last week, data from the State Energy Administration showed that from January to September, the newly installed photovoltaic capacity in China reached 240.27 GW, an increase of 49.35% over the same period last year, of which 9.66 GW was installed in September, a decline of 53.76% over the same period last year. This year, it increased by only 2.3 GW, indicating weak demand in September and the fourth quarter of the market.

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Last week, the price of photovoltaic industry chain showed different performances. The average prices of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon were stable on a month-on-month basis and rose on a year-on-year basis, while enterprises maintained strong prices and component prices turned positive on a year-on-year basis. Photovoltaic module prices are generally stable, enterprises plan to reduce the operating rate from the end of October to November, the price is expected to be tough at the bottom, but it is difficult to rise. The average price of Si4210 industrial silicon fell, the price of polysilicon was temporarily stable, and the overall stability of silicon wafers. From January to September, the new installed capacity of photovoltaic in China increased significantly year-on-year, but the new installed capacity in September declined year-on-year and improved less than expected, indicating weak market demand.

2025-10-27 11:36:22

Last week, the prices of silicon materials and photovoltaic modules showed different trends. The average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon was flat on a month-on-month basis and rose on a year-on-year basis, while the inventory of polysilicon rose, and the short-term price was mainly stable. The price of photovoltaic modules is partly rising, the market is willing to raise prices, and the quotation is expected to rise under the leadership of the leader. The average price of Si4210 industrial silicon dropped slightly, and the price was relatively stable under the expectation of production reduction. In terms of supply and demand of polysilicon, the inventory has increased, the demand has not improved, the price depends on enterprises, the follow-up southwest or production reduction, the policy is also expected to regulate production capacity, and the overall price is relatively strong.

2025-10-20 18:25:53

Last week, the prices of silicon materials, photovoltaic modules and industrial silicon showed different performances. The average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon rose annually, but the increase was weakened due to the decrease of downstream purchases and the increase of enterprise inventory. The price of PV modules is generally stable, and some enterprises are bullish on the future market, but the demand for downstream power plants is weak, the price transmission needs to be verified, and the peak season of installation in the fourth quarter may help to raise the price. The price of industrial silicon has been rising for four consecutive weeks, and the cost of dry season is expected to provide support. The price of polysilicon rose, but it was suppressed by the rising inventory, and the reduction of production in October affected the follow-up price, with limited changes in the short-term supply side.

2025-09-30 10:46:43

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2025-09-22 17:36:48

Last week, the price of N-type silicon materials and granular silicon rose on a month-on-month basis, the inventory of polysilicon rose, and the price of small single transactions rose, but there was no market. The price index of photovoltaic modules is flat or falling, and the market demand is light. The average price of industrial silicon is weak and stable, and the price of silicon wafers is stable. Despite the high price of polysilicon, there is a risk of excessive speculation in the market. Affected by the new installed capacity data, the demand for PV installed capacity in the later period will shrink significantly year-on-year, and the price trend of polysilicon will be affected by downstream acceptance and cost changes.

2025-08-25 15:03:45

Last week, the average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon was flat, the price of polysilicon rose gradually and the inventory rose, and the downstream purchases decreased. The price index of photovoltaic modules is partly flat and partly rising, but the market demand is weak and it is difficult to rise. The decline in industrial silicon prices increased, and the price of silicon wafers stopped rising. Due to the decrease of polysilicon cost and the increase of inventory, the spot price is facing challenges, the supply and demand do not match, although there are rumors of storage, it is difficult to land, and the follow-up price may return to decline.

2025-08-11 18:01:11

Last week, the prices of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon rose annually, and enterprises raised their quotations, but downstream purchases were cautious, and the actual sales prices were different. The price index of photovoltaic modules rose in part and remained flat in part. The price of silicon industry is rising as a whole, the futures market is dominated by long funds, the risk of volatility is increasing, and the demand of spot market is to be confirmed. Downstream components and batteries have a certain increase. Dongfang hopes to deny selling polysilicon at a low price, and the market takes policy as the main axis, which requires further policy landing.

2025-07-21 14:20:05

Last week, the prices of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon rose annually, but the actual turnover was small and some enterprises grabbed the volume at low prices, and the price sustainability after the rise was to be determined. The price of photovoltaic modules is generally stable, and the price increase has not formed a resultant force. Although the spot price of industrial silicon has risen, it lacks support to continue to rise, and its price fluctuation will affect the cost of polysilicon. Polysilicon inventory remains high and enterprises low-load production, this continuous rise or end, future enterprises will be mainly stable prices.

2025-07-14 19:03:18

Last week, the price of N-type silicon rose slightly and the price of N-type granular silicon was flat, but the inventory of polysilicon was higher and the demand was weak. The price index of photovoltaic modules mostly fell, demand was light, and leading enterprises cut prices to inventory. The average price of industrial silicon increased due to the reduction of production by large factories, but the demand did not improve. At present, the downstream market is still reducing prices, the price of silicon wafers is down, the demand for polysilicon is affected, and the price increase last week may only rebound. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will control the low price competition of photovoltaic and promote the withdrawal of backward production capacity.

2025-07-07 13:26:20

Last week, the prices of P-type monocrystalline dense materials, N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon were flat and fell year on year. Futures prices rose under the rumors of industrial silicon production cuts, but spot prices did not follow up, and demand was weak. The price index of photovoltaic modules is flat, and the price of weak demand is expected to decline. Rumors of production reduction of industrial silicon enterprises in Xinjiang remain to be observed, and there is no obvious feedback from the spot market. Polysilicon inventory is high, futures have not responded to spot, although futures rebound, but it is difficult to change the supply and demand pattern, spot prices are still weak and stable.

2025-06-30 14:10:57

Last week, the prices of P-type, N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon fell annually, the decline was significantly larger than before, the market demand was sluggish, and the sales pressure of enterprises was high. The price index of photovoltaic modules fell partly, the market demand was low, and the price of third-tier manufacturers was significantly reduced. The market of photovoltaic main materials was under downward pressure, the transaction of industrial silicon was weak, the demand for silicon wafers did not improve, and the price of silicon materials continued to fall. Although there are rumors that the Photovoltaic Association will limit production and guarantee prices, they have been refuted, and the industry may follow the market trend in the future.

2025-06-23 15:26:43

Last week, the prices of P-type monocrystalline dense materials and N-type silicon materials fell on a month-on-month basis, while the prices of N-type granular silicon materials were flat on a month-on-month basis, the stocks of silicon materials rose, and the demand did not improve, resulting in price pressure. The price of photovoltaic modules is generally stable, but there is downward space. Although there are signs of stabilization in the upstream and downstream of polysilicon, it is fragile, the demand for industrial silicon is weak, the downstream module battery market is weak, the demand for silicon materials is insufficient and the inventory is increasing.

2025-06-16 18:14:23

Last week, the prices of P-type, N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon were flat and fell year-on-year. The price index of photovoltaic modules was partly flat and partly down. Recently, there are signs of stabilization in downstream battery components and silicon wafers, but the market demand is not good, the price of component collection has fallen, and the wait-and-see sentiment is strong. The inventory of silicon wafer factories and silicon material factories is high, and the downstream has the power to lower the price. Industrial silicon has not stopped falling, it is still downward in the short term, and the downward space may be narrowed in the later period. The price of silicon materials is temporarily weak and stable, and it is difficult to determine the strength of enterprises to stop production.

2025-06-09 11:30:53

Last week, the price of P-type monocrystalline dense materials was flat, while the price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon fell. Polysilicon inventory is high, downstream purchasing is light, and the price of silicon materials is still under downward pressure. The overall price of photovoltaic modules has fallen, although some leading enterprises want to raise prices, but the trend of price increase is difficult to achieve. The price of batteries has been loosened and the price of silicon wafers has stabilized. Industrial silicon has not stopped falling, the cost side of silicon materials is under pressure, the current position may further decline, but the space is limited, enterprises tend to reduce production and stabilize prices, and the short-term market is weak and stable.

2025-06-03 11:18:27

Last week, the prices of P-type monocrystalline dense materials, N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon were flat and fell year on year. Polysilicon inventory is high, downstream purchasing enthusiasm is weak, and silicon material enterprises are expected to increase prices and production reduction. Photovoltaic module prices were partly flat and partly down. Downstream links have not stopped falling, and the willingness of silicon wafer and silicon material enterprises to support prices has increased. The price of upstream industrial silicon has fallen, and the contradiction between supply and demand has worsened in the wet season. Although there is a trend of price reduction in the silicon material sector, if there is no further consensus, there is still downward momentum.

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