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| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Carbide | China | FOB | USD 2.88/KG | June 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | India | CIF | USD 2.97/KG | June 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | USA | CIF | USD 3.04/KG | June 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | Brazil | CIF | USD 3.05/KG | June 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | Canada | CIF | USD 3.04/KG | June 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | China | FOB | USD 2,865.48/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | India | CIF | USD 2,932.82/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | USA | CIF | USD 2,984.67/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | Brazil | CIF | USD 2,997.48/MT | May 2026 |
| Silicon Carbide | Canada | CIF | USD 2,984.67/MT | May 2026 |
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During Q2’26, Silicon Carbide prices in China were ~USD 2.11/kg in April and ~USD 3/kg in June, during the quarter. Similarly, in India, prices were ~USD 2.16/kg in April and ~USD 3/kg in June. The price increase was supported by higher production costs, supply management and improving demand from advanced industrial applications. In China, electricity cost concerns increased pressure on SiC producers during early Q2, while tighter availability of suitable material supported firmer offers. Demand from semiconductor-related applications, including power devices used in EVs and energy systems, provided additional support. Although petroleum coke costs later softened, supply discipline and higher-value demand helped maintain stronger pricing conditions. Meanwhile, in the United States, silicon carbide prices increased from ~USD 2.20/kg in April to ~USD 3/kg in in the last month of Q2'26. The market benefited from stronger industrial activity and continued investment in semiconductor-grade SiC production. U.S. crude steel production increased 15.6% year over year in May, supporting industrial abrasive and refractory demand. Growth in EVs, AI infrastructure and high-voltage power applications also strengthened demand for semiconductor-grade silicon carbide, with new manufacturing capabilities supporting future supply development.
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According to Procurement Resource, silicon carbide prices are expected to remain supported by high-value semiconductor applications, while industrial-grade markets may stay influenced by supply availability and metallurgical demand.
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Asia
In Asia, silicon carbide prices followed a stable to slightly firm trajectory during Q1’26. Chinese suppliers largely maintained steady offers through March, reflecting balanced domestic supply and controlled production levels. Early-quarter sentiment remained cautious due to slower activity in electric vehicle manufacturing, which softened immediate demand. However, this was gradually offset by rising requirements from semiconductor and power electronics applications, particularly linked to AI infrastructure expansion. In India, market dynamics mirrored China, with steady import dependence and limited spot volatility, as buyers maintained conservative procurement strategies amid uncertain demand recovery.
Europe
In Europe, prices exhibited a stable trend with slight upward support toward the end of the quarter. Demand from automotive electrification and industrial power applications remained structurally strong, supported by the region’s focus on energy efficiency and advanced manufacturing. However, cautious purchasing behaviour and adequate inventory levels prevented sharp price escalations. Trade flows remained steady, with Europe continuing to rely on imports from Asia, while long-term contracts limited spot market fluctuations.
North America
In North America, the market reflected a similar balanced-to-firm trend. The region benefited from strong technological demand, particularly in semiconductor devices and power electronics, as silicon carbide adoption accelerated across high-efficiency applications. While early-quarter demand softness from the EV segment weighed slightly on sentiment, increasing investments in advanced electronics and energy systems supported market stability.
Silicon carbide is a crystalline material with exceptional hardness, comparable to that of a diamond, which makes it suitable for grinding and cutting applications. It can sustain high temperatures along with chemical inertness to most of the acids and bases. It also has excellent thermal conductivity which makes it suitable for heat dissipation in the field of electronics. Thus, SiC semiconductors with a broad bandgap are extensively used for high-power electronic devices. Its ability to withstand oxidation and corrosion even at high temperatures makes it even more suitable for a wide range of scientific and industrial applications.
SiC
Electronics and semiconductors, Solar energy, Automotive and aerospace, Electronics and semiconductors, Abrasives, Refractory materials
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ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS INC, Infineon Technologies AG, ROHM Co Ltd, STMicroelectronics N.V., ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION, WOLFSPEED INC, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, FUJI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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In the Acheson process, silica is mixed with coke first and then the mixture is heated at elevated temperatures to produce silicon carbide.
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