A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below reflects contraction.

The 2109 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7,576 yuan per ton on May 6.

Tariffs on exports of products such as ferrosilicon, ferrochromium, and high-purity pig iron will be raised temporarily to a rate of 25 percent, 20 percent, and 15 percent, respectively.

The 2109 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7,414 yuan per ton on April 30.

Follow the impact of bidding price of representative steel mills and the progress of energy consumption and environmental protection policies in main production areas on the industry.

Japan imported 994.958 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight ≤ 55% of silicon).

From January to March, 2021, Japan imported 82131.33 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon).

In March 2021, Japan imported 31374.075 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon).