--- title: "Silicon Industry Association: The market sentiment for monocrystalline silicon is negative, and wafer prices are under downward pressure" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282165932.md" description: "The Silicon Industry Association pointed out that the market sentiment for monocrystalline silicon is negative, and the prices of silicon wafers are under downward pressure. This week, the prices of N-type G10L, G12R, and G12 monocrystalline silicon wafers fell by 5.05%, 5.61%, and 7.81%, respectively. Due to the continuous decline in polysilicon prices, weak downstream demand, and inventory pressure, the silicon wafer market is expected to remain weak in the short term. Although market sentiment is pessimistic, if demand improves in the future, silicon wafer prices are expected to stabilize" datetime: "2026-04-09T09:10:27.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/282165932.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282165932.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/282165932.md) --- # Silicon Industry Association: The market sentiment for monocrystalline silicon is negative, and wafer prices are under downward pressure According to Zhitong Finance APP, on April 9, statistics from Antaike show that this week, the price of silicon wafers is under downward pressure. Among them, the average transaction price of N-type G10L monocrystalline silicon wafers (182_183.75mm/130μm) is 0.94 yuan/piece, a decrease of 5.05% compared to the week before the holiday; the average transaction price of N-type G12R monocrystalline silicon wafers (182_210mm/130μm) is 1.01 yuan/piece, a decrease of 5.61% compared to the week before the holiday; the average transaction price of N-type G12 monocrystalline silicon wafers (210\*210 mm/130μm) is 1.18 yuan/piece, a decrease of 7.81% compared to the week before the holiday. According to research, this week, the price of downstream battery cells has dropped significantly, while the price of modules has shown no obvious fluctuations, with mainstream battery cell prices at 0.35-0.39 yuan/W, a decrease of 7.50% compared to the week before the holiday; mainstream module prices remain stable at 0.71-0.75 yuan/W. This week, affected by the continued decline in upstream polysilicon prices, weak downstream demand, and inventory pressure due to supply-demand mismatch, silicon wafer prices continue to trend downward. First, polysilicon prices continue to decline, weakening cost support; second, the export tax rebate point has passed, coupled with weak terminal installation demand, battery manufacturers mainly procure silicon wafers as needed; third, in a situation of oversupply, silicon wafer inventory accumulates. Therefore, market sentiment is pessimistic, and the game between upstream and downstream of silicon wafers is evident. Although there is a willingness to support prices upstream, downstream pressure on prices is strong, leading to downward pressure on silicon wafer prices. According to research, the overall operating rate of the industry has slightly decreased compared to the week before the holiday, with two leading companies having operating rates of 42% and 44%, respectively, while integrated companies have operating rates between 50%-60%, and other companies have operating rates between 50%-68%. Looking ahead, under the backdrop of declining costs and insufficient demand support, the silicon wafer market is expected to maintain a weak operation in the short term. However, after recent continuous declines, the further downward space for silicon wafer prices is relatively limited. If demand improves in the future, the silicon wafer market is expected to stabilize. ### Related Stocks - [159863.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159863.CN.md) - [516290.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/516290.CN.md) - [RAYS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RAYS.US.md) - [TAN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TAN.US.md) - [515790.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/515790.CN.md) ## Related News & Research - [Solar set to overtake coal by 2032 amid AI power boom](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286954888.md) - [Why Poet Technologies stock skyrocketed this week](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286681063.md) - [Corn Falls Lower into the Weekend](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286620281.md) - [Could Buying Bitcoin Today Still Set You Up for Life?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286935802.md) - [Gas prices send buyers to RAV4 hybrids, Toyota dealers hit them with $15,000 markups](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286949462.md)