Head silicon wafer companies sharply increased prices today? Silicon wafer manufacturer spokesperson: due to the increase in upstream silicon material prices.

Market news indicates that in the afternoon of December 25th, four leading silicon wafer companies jointly raised their prices significantly. The prices were raised to 1.4 RMB per piece for 183N wafer, 1.5 RMB per piece for 210RN wafer, and 1.7 RMB per piece for 210N wafer, with an average increase of 12%. Journalists have confirmed the information of the price increase today from several industry insiders. It is widely believed in the industry that the main reason for this silicon wafer price increase is the significant increase in upstream silicon material prices. According to the data from industry consulting firm InfoLink, the average price increase of various types of silicon wafers this week is between 3.3% and 9.8%. The firm pointed out that while most silicon wafer companies anticipate further price increases, the willingness to deliver goods at the current stage is significantly low, leading to a general strategy of controlling goods in the market. Overall, with the continuous extension of self-discipline issues and the short-term maintenance of a strong trend in silicon wafer prices cannot be ruled out. InfoLink's data has not yet reflected the latest adjustment on December 25th. According to analysis by SMM Shanghai Nonferrous Network, this round of silicon wafer price increase has fundamental support. Recent price increases in bulk metal commodities have led to a significant increase in non-silicon costs for battery components, shifting the overall trading focus of the photovoltaic main materials to higher levels. With the healthy inventory levels in the silicon wafer sector, the price increase is in line with market expectations in a situation of tight supply, but the specific transaction situation still depends on the acceptance of downstream customers.