Energy & Chemicals

Who Supplied Global Photovoltaic Market in 2016

At present, China is the largest polycrystalline silicon producer in the world with GCL-Poly being the market leader. However, in 2016, Wacker-Chemie (Germany) and OCI (South Korea) dominated the world’s second and third supplier positions in this field. The battle of photovoltaic trade between China and America is not over. Anti-dumping tariff has already caused a loss of American polycrystalline silicon producers and the two giant Suniva and SolarWorld still cannot avoid bankruptcy. Photovoltaic module and battery market remains diversified. Market share of the top ten manufacturers remains stable though…

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Energy & Chemicals

Analysis on Import and Export of Rare Earth in China, 2016

China is the largest exporter of Rare Earth in the world. Rare earth mining is characterized with long process, great environmental damage and high comprehensive cost. Rare earth mining is less in other regions in the world while China is the most important exporter of rare earth resources in the world. Export volume of rare earth increases annually in China since 2012, but the total export value keeps declining due to the falling back of prices.   Export Volume of Rare Earth Metals Unit: Ton Source: China Customs   Export…

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