On a gross-weight basis, data for March 2014 indicate that USA domestic production of total silicon materials (ferrosilicon plus silicon metal) was 7% higher than that in February 2014.

Export Prices of Chinese Si Metal Continued Falling

An Indian trader told Ferro-alloys.com that they had purchased silicon metal 553# only at USD2100/mt CIF and...

CaSi Prices Hit the Lowest Record over Recent Years in China

Chinese calcium silicon market kept weak recently, and ex-work price of calcium silicon 30# has dropped to RMB10400-10500/mt while calcium silicon 28# has also decreased to RMB10100-10300/mt.

Comparatively Low Operation Rate in Main Chinese FeSi Regions in June 2014

Rate of Operation Improved Main Si Production Regions in June in China

China, as the main silicon exporting country in the world, has large impact on the global market to some extent. The silicon materials have been in tight supply since May, which also drew the price up in the world besides in China.