We were delighted to hold the 15th CRU Silicon Market Forum in Lyon, 23-25 September 2025 with Ferroglobe as our Host Sponsor. This is the essential annual meeting for the silicon industry to connect, exchange ideas, and do business with key producers, consumers, suppliers, and traders of silicon metal, polysilicon and silicones. The 2025 event included an exclusive site visit to Ferroglobe's French facilities in Anglefort.

"We are honored to serve as the Host Sponsor of the CRU Silicon Market Forum, a premier platform for the global Silicon industry community. This event represents a unique opportunity to share knowledge, address industry challenges, and uncover new opportunities alongside fellow leaders. We are particularly excited to showcase our dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability by hosting a visit to one of our best performing plants, Anglefort facility in France, where our commitment to excellence comes to life." - Marco Levi, CEO, Ferroglobe  

Global silicon metal demand has remained weak through early 2025, mainly due to a protracted decline in polysilicon-related consumption. The low level of demand has negated the effect of significant curtailments to silicon metal production since an all-time peak in 2024 Q3. In turn, persistent oversupply has weighted on silicon metal prices. Geopolitical risks and trade-related developments are adding to the current level of uncertainties.  

The 2025 CRU Silicon Forum explored the challenges facing the industry and its stakeholders, and provide in-depth, strategic discussions with experts and analysis of the factors that will shape the future of the silicon metal market. The potential for future consumption growth in different segments of the market will be assessed as will likely changes in supply in view of cost, environmental, and trade considerations. This is the ideal opportunity to help you to understand the market conditions, and to make better-informed business decisions.

Join CRU next year at the #1 networking event for the silicon industry, attracting the sector's top players, and build your professional network.  Registration is not yet open for the 2026 event so please sign up below to be notified when bookings are open:

• How will the macroeconomic conditions and energy transition trends influence the overall silicon market fundamentals? 
• What are the implications of growing trade protectionism, tariffs, and regional supply chain realignments for silicon pricing and market access? 
• How is China’s role in the silicon industry evolving amid domestic reforms and global decoupling trends?
• Will demand for polysilicon made outside China accelerate meaningfully in 2025 and beyond? 
• Are silicon anodes, solid-state batteries, and other advanced applications poised for commercial breakthrough? 
• What is the outlook for carbon footprint reduction in silicon metal production? 
• Are raw materials available in sufficient quality and quantity to meet demand growth sustainably?
• How do developments in solar PV, green aluminium, and semiconductors affect silicon demand trajectories?

• Expect another a record attendance with 300+ industry peers from 32 countries representing the global value chain, making it the largest industry gathering
• This is the #1 networking event for companies in the silicon industry attracting the sector's top players to connect and conduct business
• CRU delivers crucial market intelligence on the major trends affecting your business, leveraging our knowledge and expertise of the sector
• A site visit to Ferroglobe's silicon production facility in Anglefort