**Abstract**
According to the latest customs data, China's polysilicon imports in April 2013 reached 7,265 tons, representing a 12.93% increase compared to March and a 17.46% rise year-on-year. In terms of import prices, the average price of polysilicon saw a significant drop in April, falling to $18.01 per kilogram after a sharp increase in March. This marked a 7.12% decrease from the previous month and a 34.5% decline from the same period in 2012, which was also 29% lower than the average import price in 2012. Despite this drop, the overall trend of rising prices resumed in April.
The top three exporting countries remained South Korea, the United States, and Germany, collectively accounting for 84.35% of total polysilicon imports. South Korea contributed 2,139 tons (29.4%), the U.S. imported 1,939 tons (26.7%), and Germany supplied 2,049 tons (28.2%). Imports from other regions totaled 1,137 tons, or 15.6% of the total. While South Korean imports slightly declined in April, those from the U.S. and Germany showed growth, with South Korea still leading as the largest supplier.
Looking at the export prices in April 2013, South Korea’s polysilicon was priced at $19.75/kg, the U.S. at $13.10/kg, and Germany at $20.95/kg. All three countries saw a decline in import prices compared to March, with the U.S. maintaining the lowest price among the three. The U.S. import price was the second lowest since 2013, down 27.3% from the average and 42.3% lower than the same period last year.
One major concern in the industry is that the average import price began to fall in April after a brief rise in March, reaching $18.01/kg. This downward trend suggests continued foreign dumping, which has significantly impacted the domestic market. Domestic polysilicon manufacturers continue to face challenging operating conditions.
During the ongoing "double anti-dumping" investigation, various forms of unfair trade practices have emerged, including circumvention tactics such as processing trade. These methods exploit customs and bonded policies to avoid double anti-dumping duties, undermining the effectiveness of these measures. Processing trade allows for the import of raw materials and export of finished products without value-added tax, making it a common route for evading tariffs. As a result, this mode has become one of the main ways to bypass the "double anti-dumping" rules.
In April 2013, general trade accounted for 37% of imports (2,685 tons), while processing trade made up 63% (4,580 tons). This highlights the growing reliance on processing trade, which could weaken the impact of future anti-dumping measures. It is crucial for companies to enhance their core competitiveness, accelerate the "double anti-dumping" investigations, and close loopholes in the current framework. Strict oversight of import agents and a firm crackdown on irregular import activities are also essential.
**Country-specific data:**
- **South Korea:** Imports fell slightly to 2,139 tons in April, a 2.1% decrease from March. The unit price dropped to $19.75/kg, a 0.7% decline from the previous month. This was the first monthly price decline since early 2013.
- **United States:** Imports rose sharply to 1,939 tons, an increase of 37.5% from March. The unit price fell to $13.10/kg, down 1.8% from March.
- **Germany:** Imports increased to 2,049 tons, a 14.5% rise from March. The unit price dropped to $20.95/kg, down 9.5% from the previous month.
In addition, China's polysilicon exports in April were only 116 tons, a significant 82.3% drop from the previous month.
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