Global crude steel production reached 1,864.0 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2020, down by 0.9% compared to 2019.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 6988 yuan per ton on January 26.

In December 2020, China exported 18034.584 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon).

The Chinese export price for ferrosilicon is US$1,390/tonne which includes the 20% export tax.

The 2105 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 7076 yuan per ton on January 25.

China exported 18034.584 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon) in December 2020.

Weekly Report of Chromium Market (1.18-1.22): The price of ferrochrome has increased dramatically, and the chrome ore market has been strongly supported.

From the perspective of power generation, from January to December 2020, China's industrial power generation above designated scale growed by 2.7% year-on-year.