In early January, the factory prices including tax of 98 black silicon carbide were around 5400-5600 Yuan/ton in Ningxia, which were increased by 400 Yuan/ton from the previous month; 97 black silicon carbide around 5300-5400 Yuan/ton, with 300 Yuan/ton price increase from the previous month; 90 black silicon carbide around 3700-4000 Yuan/ton, with 100 Yuan/ton price increase from the previous month.

According to the survey for 16 silicon carbide enterprises of in Ningxia, it showed that the whole operating rate was less than half 47.5%, affected by enforced environmental governance in Ningxia and depressed silicon carbide market.

The market price of anthracite coal (raw material of silicon carbide) was increased suddenly in October, which made the cost of silicon carbide increased, and the market price began to rise.

But as the silicon carbide market had been weak in the supply and demand, and part of manufacturers used their previous inventory, the price was slightly adjusted. In January, anthracite price remained high, however, silicon carbide enterprises adjusted the price after consultation with purchasers under cost pressure again. On the basis of different product index, the price was increased by 100-400 Yuan/ton.