US silicon market eyes $1/lb as replacement costs tick up

摘要

Washington—US silicon market players had a wide range of pricing indications this week, but overall sentiment was bullish and many thought the $1/lb mark would soon be seen based on replacement costs globally. The Platts US 553-grade silicon price increased a cent Wednesday to 95-99 cents/ lb, delivered Midwest, from 94-98 cents last week. A consumer bought a large tonnage at 97 cents, delivered Midwest, for April-May, which was slightly outside the spot window but looked at for trend purposes.