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The rise of Chinese poly producers

Ranking polysilicon producers: Prices have rebounded from previous lows and companies are adding capacity through new plants or debottlenecking. Fluidized bed reactor processes continue to rise as do a number of fast-growing Chinese suppliers.

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Jonathan Gifford

06 Mar 2015

The global polysilicon market has been through a tumultuous period of precipitous price declines and shifts in the global landscape. In a major trend in 2014, Chinese producers have begun executing on road maps and gaining market share. Prices rebounded in 2014 from the low levels of around $17 – $18/kg on the spot market …

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