DBM Weekly Review: Weak Supply and Demand, Polysilicon Prices Loose and Fall (2026.5.22)

2026-05-25 15:29:41

Last week, the average price of N-type polysilicon dense material was 0.17 million yuan/ton 34973, down 2.85% on a month-on-month basis and 9.4% on a year-on-year basis; the average price of N-type granular silicon was 0.34 million yuan/ton, flat on a month-on-month basis and down 4.72% on a year-on-year basis, and the mainstream silicon material price re-entered the downward channel after a month of consolidation.

First, the price trend

of silicon materials last week, the average price of N-type polysilicon dense materials was 0.17 million yuan/ton 34973, down 2.85% from the previous year and 9.4% from the previous year; The average price of N-type granular silicon was 34,300 yuan/ton, which was flat on a month-on-month basis, down 4.72% from the same period last year. After a month of consolidation, the price of mainstream silicon materials re-entered the downward channel. During the week, the operating rate of polysilicon rebounded slightly, the inventory of enterprises was reduced, the registration of futures warehouse receipts increased, the overall inventory digestion pressure was greater, the market returned to the trading logic dominated by fundamentals, and the futures and spot prices weakened synchronously.

Figure 1: Price Trend

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of N-type Polysilicon Compact Material Source: Digital New Energy DataBM. Com


Figure 2: Price Trend

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of N-type Granular Silicon Source: Digital New Energy Dat ABM. Com

II, Demand and Price Outlook

Digital New Energy DataBM. Com data show that the TOPCon double-sided 182 photovoltaic module price index was 0.74 yuan/W last week, down 1.33% annually. The price index of TOPCon double-sided 210 PV modules was RMB0.75/W, down by 1.32% on a month-on-month basis and up by 8.7% on a year-on-year basis; the price index of TOPCon double-sided 210R PV modules was RMB0.75/W, down by 1.32% on a month-on-month basis and up by 10.29% on a year-on-year basis; The price index of HJT double-sided 210 photovoltaic modules was 0.74 yuan/W, down 1.33% from the previous month. During the week, the operating rate of cells and components was still relatively low, some enterprises competed for shipments, and component prices weakened across the board.

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

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Source: Digital New Energy DataBM. Com

Figure 3: Trend

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

Last week, the price of industrial silicon continued to fall. The average price of Si4210 industrial silicon was 9487 yuan/ton, down 4.73% from the previous month. With the arrival of the wet season, the number of furnaces in the industry rebounded, the pressure on the supply side increased, and the spot transaction price declined. In terms of

polysilicon, from the supply side, some large factories have made clear plans to resume production, and the capacity to resume production has yet to be determined; some production facilities in Xinjiang region continue to stop production, and the supply continues to shrink; Qinghai region has a strong desire to increase production, and Sichuan-Yunnan region has entered the wet season, and the output will rebound. The main producing areas have increased or decreased, and the overall output is expected to remain stable. On the demand side, the inventory of downstream battery enterprises rose slightly, the overall normal fluctuation, the inventory of silicon wafer and component enterprises maintained the trend of destocking, and the terminal demand showed signs of marginal improvement. In terms of price, the downstream silicon wafer enterprises suffered serious losses, the willingness to stock up on a large scale was not strong, the supply and demand of polysilicon increased at both ends, the fundamentals did not change much, and the inventory depletion was slow. It is expected that the price of polysilicon will remain weak and volatile next week (5.25-5.29).

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Correlation

Last week, the average price of N-type polysilicon dense material was 0.17 million yuan/ton 34973, down 2.85% on a month-on-month basis and 9.4% on a year-on-year basis; the average price of N-type granular silicon was 0.34 million yuan/ton, flat on a month-on-month basis and down 4.72% on a year-on-year basis, and the mainstream silicon material price re-entered the downward channel after a month of consolidation.

2026-05-25 15:29:41

Last week, the average price of N-type polycrystalline silicon dense materials was 36,000 yuan/ton, which remained stable on a month-on-month basis and decreased by 6.74% on a year-on-year basis; the average price of N-type granular silicon was 34,300 yuan/ton, which was flat on a month-on-month basis and decreased by 4.72% on a year-on-year basis.

2026-05-18 15:35:48

Last week, the price of silicon materials remained stable for nearly one and a half months, and the average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon was flat. Polysilicon production is reduced and inventory is slightly reduced, but demand is weak. Demand for components is low and prices are under downward pressure. Industrial silicon has stopped falling and stabilized, and is expected to be stable and strong in the short term. Polysilicon inventory is high, the price is weak and difficult to fall significantly, and it is in a stalemate. Prices of silicon wafers and batteries have fallen, and enterprises plan to reduce production. The principled terms of polysilicon storage have been agreed, which will be conducive to the stability of the industrial chain, alleviate the debt risk of related companies and provide reference for other industries.

2025-11-10 11:40:26

Last week, the price of silicon materials showed different performances. The average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon was stable and rose year on year. The inventory of polysilicon rose, and the price depended on the price of enterprises. In terms of photovoltaic modules, some prices are loose, new orders are insufficient, and market demand is weak. The price of industrial silicon has stopped falling and stabilized, and demand is still weak. The inventory of polysilicon manufacturers may rise further, and the start-up rate of enterprises is stable, which does not exclude the reduction of start-up and stable prices. Silicon enterprises should adjust the production rhythm. The polysilicon storage platform has made progress, but the landing is slow, and it needs to be approved by the relevant departments.

2025-11-03 13:11:20

Last week, the price of silicon materials showed an upward trend. The average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon rose on a month-on-month and year-on-year basis. The price of polysilicon was raised, but the high price was less, and the downstream demand was weak. The price index of photovoltaic modules is mostly flat or slightly down, with weak demand, high inventory pressure and stable prices. The price of industrial silicon is temporarily stable after falling, the supply is sufficient and the production of polysilicon is expected to be reduced. The policy puts forward the target of revenue growth of electronic information manufacturing industry and guides the high-quality development of photovoltaic industry. The price of polysilicon continues to rise, the downstream is difficult to digest, and the market may face "monopoly doubts".

2025-09-08 14:05:44

Last week, the average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon rose annually, while the price of polysilicon raw material industrial silicon continued to fall, a small amount of silicon wafer factories were stocked, the industry inventory was high, and the price of polysilicon enterprises was high. The price of TOPCon modules is stable, but the demand is cold, the inventory is rising, and the price index of HJT double-sided 210 photovoltaic modules is rising. The price of industrial silicon has fallen for two consecutive weeks, and the price of polysilicon is strong. In September this year, the demand for batteries and components increased seasonally or was lower than in previous years, and the downstream market was cautious. Short-term replenishment supports the price of polysilicon, but the impulse of enterprises to resume production and expand production is still there, or pressure on the downstream, suggesting that the downstream should be alert to risks.

2025-09-01 17:44:20

Last week, the average price of N-type silicon materials and N-type granular silicon was flat, while the market demand for polysilicon did not improve and the inventory rose. The price index of photovoltaic modules has risen and flattened, and the supply is sufficient, but the quotation of first-line manufacturers has been raised. The price of industrial silicon has been restored, but the demand is still insufficient, and the price of silicon wafers is temporarily stable. Polysilicon enterprises are more willing to increase production, but the space for substantial production reduction is low, and it may be weak and stable in the later period. Overseas polysilicon production capacity continues to grow, domestic polysilicon has entered the ceiling of growth, and the price of polysilicon may fluctuate in the short and medium term.

2025-08-18 19:07:11

Last week, the average transaction price of N-type silicon materials was 67,800 yuan/ton, down 0.29% on a month-on-month basis; the average transaction price of monocrystalline dense materials was 60,500 yuan/ton, flat on a month-on-month basis, down 75% on a year-on-year basis.

2023-12-25 14:01:48

Last week, the average transaction price of N-type silicon materials was 68,000 yuan/ton, down 0.15% on a month-on-month basis, maintaining a slight weakening trend, and the price was still not stable; the average transaction price of monocrystalline dense materials was 60,500 yuan/ton, down 1.63% on a month-on-month basis and 79% on a year-on-year basis.

2023-12-19 10:47:42

On May 28, the Seventh Congress of China Building Materials Federation and the First Meeting of the Seventh Council were held in Beijing.