Antaike: This week's market trading was sluggish, and wafer prices continued to decline.

What are the potential impacts of the continuous decline in silicon wafer prices on the photovoltaic industry chain?

[Antaike: This week, market transactions are light, and silicon wafer prices continue to decline] According to a report by the Financial Associated Press on March 27, based on statistics from Antaike, prices in the upstream and downstream of the industry chain have collectively shown a downward trend this week, leading to severe pessimism in the silicon wafer market and light market transactions. On one hand, demand remains weak, and the recovery of terminal installation demand is slow, causing battery manufacturers to primarily procure silicon wafers based on essential needs for inventory replenishment. On the other hand, silicon wafer companies are operating at normal capacity, resulting in a relatively relaxed supply. Under conditions of unsold products, ample supply, and increased inventory, some silicon wafer companies are reducing prices to accelerate inventory reduction. Therefore, silicon wafer prices continued to decline this week. According to research, there is no significant change in the overall industry operating rate compared to last week, with two leading companies operating at rates of 46% and 45%, respectively, integrated companies operating between 50% and 60%, and other companies operating between 50% and 70%.