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Silicon Metal Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Silicon metal prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 6.9% in H1 2026, recovering from USD 2.45/KG in Q1 to USD 2.62/KG by Q2 as electric vehicle battery and semiconductor sector demand firmed and Chinese production discipline tightened following the H2 2025 oversupply-driven softening. Globally, the average rose from USD 1.818/KG in Q1 to USD 1.945/KG in Q2, a 7.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 1.96-2.18/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East quartz and coal supply disruptions and growing silicone polymer and solar polysilicon sector demand.
Silicon metal is produced through the carbothermic reduction of high-purity quartzite silica in submerged arc electric furnaces using coal, charcoal, and woodchip reductants, yielding a high-silicon-content metallurgical product that is further refined for chemical and electronics applications. The largest pull comes from aluminium alloy production, where silicon metal improves castability, strength, and corrosion resistance in automotive and aerospace aluminium components. Additional demand comes from silicone polymer synthesis as the primary feedstock for polydimethylsiloxane and related speciality silicones, polysilicon production for solar photovoltaic cells and semiconductor substrates, steel deoxidation and alloying applications, and advanced battery anode material development. Quartzite ore and reductant costs, electricity tariffs for arc furnace operations, and aluminium alloy and silicone polymer sector demand all feed into the price.
Silicon Metal Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for silicon metal through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Quartzite ore and reductant costs firmed from Middle East and Australian supply disruptions. Electric vehicle battery anode, solar polysilicon, and silicone polymer demand is growing with accelerating clean energy transition activity.
The main upside risk is a sharp electricity tariff increase alongside accelerating EV battery anode and solar polysilicon demand growth. The main downside risk is continued Chinese silicon metal production surplus from high furnace operating rates that limits the global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.96 - 2.18 | Ore and reductant firming and EV demand support |
| United States | 2.20 - 2.42 | Steady alloy and silicone demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.54 - 1.76 | Large arc furnace capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.60 - 2.82 | High electricity and ore costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.06 - 2.28 | Growing alloy and silicone demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Silicon Metal Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 2.20/KG
- China: USD 1.54/KG
- Germany: USD 2.62/KG
- India: USD 2.07/KG
Silicon Metal Prices in the United States
US silicon metal prices averaged USD 2.20/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.8% from USD 2.06/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer quartzite ore and reductant costs and recovering aluminium alloy and silicone polymer sector demand drove the rebound. EV battery anode and semiconductor procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Firmer quartzite ore and reductant costs raised the submerged arc furnace production cost floor. Aluminium alloy, silicone polymer, and EV battery anode procurement lifted buying from silicon metal producers. Solar polysilicon and semiconductor substrate demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Silicon Metal Prices in China
Chinese silicon metal prices averaged USD 1.54/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.9% from USD 1.44/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Recovering domestic EV battery and silicone polymer demand and export restocking lifted procurement. Firmer electricity tariffs raised the arc furnace production cost floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q2 2026 in China?
Recovering EV battery anode and silicone polymer demand lifted procurement. Firmer domestic electricity tariffs raised the arc furnace production cost floor. Chinese production discipline tightened following the H2 2025 oversupply period, supporting the quarterly recovery.
Silicon Metal Prices in Germany
German silicon metal prices averaged USD 2.62/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.9% from USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher electricity tariffs and quartzite ore costs elevated European production economics. Recovering silicone polymer, alloy, and semiconductor demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher electricity tariffs and quartzite ore import costs elevated European submerged arc furnace production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added cost premiums to ore and reductant logistics. Recovering silicone polymer, aluminium alloy, and semiconductor demand maintained consistent procurement.
Silicon Metal Prices in India
Indian silicon metal prices averaged USD 2.07/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.3% from USD 1.93/KG in Q1 2026. Growing aluminium alloy and silicone polymer demand supported buying. Firmer electricity and quartzite ore costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing aluminium alloy, silicone polymer, and solar sector demand lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer electricity tariffs and quartzite ore costs raised the arc furnace production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported silicon metal and reductants.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Silicon Metal Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.06/KG
- China: USD 1.44/KG
- Germany: USD 2.45/KG
- India: USD 1.93/KG
Silicon Metal Prices in the United States
US silicon metal prices averaged USD 2.06/KG in Q1 2026, recovering from the H2 2025 oversupply trough. Recovering aluminium alloy and silicone polymer demand and firmer ore costs held the production floor near USD 2.06/KG.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Recovering aluminium alloy and silicone polymer demand lifted procurement. Firmer quartzite ore and reductant costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.06/KG from the H2 2025 oversupply trough.
Silicon Metal Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.44/KG in Q1 2026, recovering from Q4 2025. Post-Lunar New Year EV and silicone restocking and firmer electricity tariffs held the market near USD 1.44/KG.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year EV battery and silicone polymer restocking lifted procurement. Firmer electricity tariffs raised the arc furnace cost floor. The market recovered to USD 1.44/KG from the Q4 2025 oversupply low.
Silicon Metal Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2026, recovering from H2 2025. Recovering silicone polymer and semiconductor demand and firmer electricity costs held the production floor near USD 2.45/KG.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Recovering silicone polymer and semiconductor demand lifted procurement. Firmer electricity tariffs held the elevated production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.45/KG from the H2 2025 oversupply low.
Silicon Metal Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1.93/KG in Q1 2026, recovering from H2 2025. Growing aluminium alloy and solar demand and firmer costs held the market near USD 1.93/KG.
Why did the price of Silicon Metal change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing aluminium alloy and solar sector demand lifted procurement. Firmer electricity and quartzite ore costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.93/KG from the H2 2025 low.
Quarterly Silicon Metal Price Trends
Global silicon metal prices declined through H2 2025 on Chinese production oversupply before recovering strongly through Q1 and Q2 2026. The average fell from USD 1.820/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 1.784/KG in Q3 and USD 1.748/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 1.818/KG in Q1 2026 and USD 1.945/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 6.9% over the window. Arc furnace electricity tariff cycles and EV battery and silicone polymer demand drove the H2 2025 pressure and H1 2026 recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1.945 | +7.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1.818 | +4.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.748 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.784 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.820 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Silicon Metal Price in 2025?
Silicon metal prices declined through H2 2025 as Chinese arc furnace production surplus weighed on global markets. The global average opened at USD 1.838/KG in Q1 2025 and closed near USD 1.748/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 4.9%. High furnace operating rates and abundant reductant supply maintained a well-supplied market before the H1 2026 EV-led demand recovery.
Silicon Metal Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 2.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.98/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.8%. Soft aluminium alloy and silicone demand and competitive Chinese supply maintained the H2 downward trend.
Silicon Metal Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.42/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.38/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.8%. High arc furnace production rates and surplus inventories maintained the lowest price level throughout the year.
Silicon Metal Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 2.48/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.35/KG by Q4, a decline of 5.2%, the steepest in the dataset. High energy costs and soft European silicone and semiconductor demand weighed on the market throughout the year.
Silicon Metal Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from roughly USD 1.92/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.85/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.6%. Competitive Chinese import pricing and soft domestic aluminium alloy demand weighed on the market through the year.
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Aluminium alloy production for automotive and aerospace components takes the largest share. Silicone polymer synthesis, solar polysilicon and semiconductor substrate production, steel deoxidation, and advanced battery anode material development also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 2.20/KG in the United States, USD 1.54/KG in China, USD 2.62/KG in Germany, and USD 2.07/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.818/KG in Q1 to about USD 1.945/KG in Q2, a gain of around 7.0%. Production discipline tightening and recovering EV battery and silicone polymer demand drove the H1 2026 rebound from the H2 2025 oversupply trough.
High Chinese arc furnace production rates built surplus inventory. Soft global aluminium alloy and silicone demand reduced procurement urgency. Abundant quartzite ore and reductant supply maintained a well-supplied global market throughout H2 2025.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.96 to 2.18/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as Chinese production discipline holds and EV battery anode and solar polysilicon demand accelerates.
Germany sits highest on electricity tariffs and ore import costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on alloy and silicone demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic arc furnace capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to electricity tariffs for arc furnace operations, Chinese production rates and discipline, aluminium alloy and silicone sector demand, and EV battery anode procurement. Chinese furnace operating rates are the primary signal.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest submerged arc furnace capacity, followed by Norway, Brazil, and the United States. Any electricity tariff or Chinese production rate change ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time aluminium alloy and silicone contracts, build cover when Chinese production signals tightening, and monitor electricity tariff trends as the primary arc furnace cost signal.
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