Coking coal prices firmed over the first quarter, driven by supply-side disruptions including mine accidents in China and reduced Russian output linked to diesel shortages. Tightening seaborne supply is pushing input costs higher for steel producers reliant on this key raw material.
Coal prices have risen sharply over recent weeks amid strong demand from industrial users. Textile processors, for whom coal represents a significant portion of operating costs, are facing increased production expenses. Industry associations are deliberating on pricing strategies to offset the higher fuel costs.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon | China | FOB | USD 1,372.71/MT | July 2026 |
| Silicon | India | CIF | USD 1,479.52/MT | July 2026 |
| Silicon | USA | CIF | USD 1,560.20/MT | July 2026 |
| Silicon | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,506.34/MT | July 2026 |
| Silicon | Canada | CIF | USD 1,569.71/MT | July 2026 |
| Silicon | China | FOB | USD 1,390.97/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon | India | CIF | USD 1,478.52/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon | USA | CIF | USD 1,545.92/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,562.58/MT | June 2026 |
| Silicon | Canada | CIF | USD 1,550.97/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the prices of Silicon were ~USD 1,363.27/MT in April and ~USD 1,391.00/MT in June, showing a ~2.0% increase. Chinese conditions remained largely range-bound as a temporary May recovery was followed by renewed June pressure. Production reached about 331,300 MT in May, up 3.6% month on month and 7.6% year on year, while January-May output rose 6.0% to 1.632 million MT. Rainy-season hydropower encouraged furnace restarts in southwestern China, expanding availability and limiting stronger gains. The metal silicon market therefore remained under pressure from increased availability and cautious downstream buying. In India, the prices of Silicon were ~USD 1,413.27/MT in April and ~USD 1,479.00/MT in June, showing a ~4.7% increase. Firmer regional replacement costs and tighter imported supply supported the stronger increase.
Europe
European silicon conditions remained soft as subdued customer purchasing and competitive imported material pressured domestic producers. Entering Q2, a major producer’s global silicon-metal selling level had declined 6.9% from the previous quarter, reflecting weakness in Europe and the United States. Persistent low-priced imports constrained producers’ ability to sustain stronger market increases, keeping the regional metal silicon market subdued.
North America
In the United States, the prices of Silicon were ~USD 1,450.27/MT in April and ~USD 1,546.00/MT in June, showing a ~6.6% increase. Similarly, in Canada, the prices of Silicon increased from ~USD 1,453.27/MT and ~USD 1,551.00/MT during Q2'26. Meanwhile, U.S. trade protection supported regional firmness. Angola faced a 68.45% antidumping duty, Laos 94.44%, while Australia and Norway received dumping margins of 6.16% and 2.47%, respectively. Countervailing rates reached 32.57% for Australia and 17.27% for Norway, restricting lower-cost imports and supporting North American silicon values. These trade measures provided additional support to metal silicon prices across the region.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, silicon conditions are expected to remain firm in North America, while abundant Chinese production and competitive imports may keep Asian and European gains comparatively limited.
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Asia
The Asian silicon market remained relatively stable during Q1’26 despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty. In China, the prices were approximately ~9.93 RMB/kg (Spot FD) in January 2026 and approximately ~9.93 RMB/kg (Spot FD) in March 2026. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, Silicon prices in China increased by approximately ~1.41% in Q1’26 compared to Q4’25, while prices increased marginally by approximately ~0.09% from January to March. Weak domestic industrial activity and cautious downstream procurement limited stronger gains during most of the quarter. However, rising energy costs, reduced shipping availability, and escalating freight premiums following the Strait of Hormuz disruptions tightened market sentiment in March.
Europe
European silicon markets remained under upward cost pressure during Q1’26 due to elevated electricity costs, weak regional production economics, and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. The closure and restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz sharply increased freight and energy costs across Europe, while higher crude oil prices raised overall industrial production expenses. Demand from the automotive and construction sectors remained subdued, although procurement from specialty chemicals and renewable energy industries provided partial support. Europe also faced tightening import availability as Asian suppliers prioritized domestic and regional demand amid logistics uncertainty.
North America
North American silicon markets remained comparatively balanced during Q1’26, although higher freight costs and global energy volatility continued to influence market conditions. For the USA, Silicon prices decreased from January to March 2026 by ~1.56%. Stable domestic supply and cautious downstream purchasing from the aluminum alloy and industrial manufacturing sectors limited stronger price movements. However, rising logistics costs and tightening vessel availability linked to the Strait of Hormuz disruptions increased import procurement costs during March.
Silicon is a chemical element having atomic number 14. This crystalline solid is hard and brittle in nature and has a blue-grey metallic lustre. It is found in group 14 of the periodic table and its oxides form a family of anions called as silicate. Silicon, also known as industrial silicon, contains 98.5% or more of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and is prepared by melting quartzite and other materials.
It is most commonly used as a basic industrial raw material to produce organic and polycrystalline silicon. Based on the contents of the three main impurities, viz. iron, aluminum and calcium in the Silicon, it can be categorised into different grades like 553, 441, etc.
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Organic silicon, Polycrystalline silicon, Aerospace and aviation industry, Electronics, Organic chemicals, Smelting, Thermal insulation refractories
Zhejiang Kaihua Yuantong Silicon Industry Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Zhongcheng Silicon Co., Ltd., Ferroglobe PLC
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In order to produce Silicon, quartzite and other materials are melted and processed to obtain the desired result with 98.5% or more silicon dioxide (SiO2).
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