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Polysilicon prices will climb slightly over the next three months, says IHS

01.05.2013: Solar polysilicon pricing have stabilized in early 2013 after a two-year decline, according to a new report from US market research company IHS iSuppli. The report concludes that average polysilicon prices were approximately $20.40 per kg in March and April. This will rise to $20.50 during the next three months, predicts IHS. The report suggests that the solar trade dispute between China and the EU has actually helped boost polysilicon prices, with delays in the EU’s decision on the dispute having led to a run on Chinese polysilicon. Polysilicon price stability will be short-lived, however, as polysilicon prices from Chinese suppliers are expected to decline following the run-up at the start of the year. Meanwhile, some better quality imported polysilicon is actually cheaper than polysilicon from Chinese suppliers – another reason why Chinese suppliers will have to eventually lower their prices. © PHOTON

 

 

Monty Bannerman

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