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Stronger downstream demand drove a surge in wafer prices last week, according to the latest figures from the Silicon Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association.

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Data from the Silicon Industry Branch published this week (8 May) indicated that Chinese PV wafer prices have been under downward pressure and witnessed a significant decline, with the maximum drop reaching 13.85%.