Featured in Battling the elements – 09-2025

Pricing polysilicon

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The price of China Mono Premium – OPIS’ assessment for mono-grade polysilicon used in n-type ingot production – has risen by 32% since July 1, 2025, to reach CNY 44.75 ($6.23)/kg as of Aug. 12, the highest price for at least a year. Over the same period, FOB China n-type M10 wafers rose by 29% …

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