Export Markets: Stable Demand in Major Destination Countries
Looking at major export markets, demand for metallurgical-grade silicon remains stable in Asian countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. As a key raw material for aluminum alloy production, the continued use of metallurgical-grade silicon in sectors such as automotive manufacturing and architectural profiles continues to drive overseas procurement.
In addition, aluminum alloy manufacturers in the Middle East have recently increased their inquiries, with some new customers placing small-batch trial orders. In the European market, driven by rising energy costs, the trend of shifting procurement demand toward Chinese suppliers continues.
Trade Update: Shipping Costs Are Stabilizing
Recently, international shipping rates have gradually declined, and the shortage of container capacity has eased somewhat, which is helping to reduce logistics costs for export trade. For foreign trade companies, this has improved their ability to control both transit times and costs.
Export Update: Quality and Environmental Protection Take Center Stage
It is worth noting that overseas customers are imposing increasingly stringent quality requirements on metallurgical-grade silicon, with impurity levels-particularly those of sulfur, phosphorus, and iron-becoming key metrics in procurement contracts. At the same time, some European and American customers are beginning to focus on a product's carbon footprint and green production certifications; exporters are advised to prepare the necessary credentials in advance.
