Key data from the pricing sessions in London and Shanghai in the week ended Friday August 16.
Europe
Key drivers
The European 5-5-3 silicon price dropped after two weeks of stability with one significant purchase reported at around ?,?1,500 ($1,664) per tonne. The silicon grade 4-4-1 quotation was unchanged due to reduced activity with no spot deals reported. In general, demand for both grades was sluggish during the week and despite the aforementioned transaction, most sources put the...