World crude steel production was 156.8 million tonnes (Mt) in August 2021, a 1.4% decrease compared to August 2020.

Australian premium hard coking coal prices on a fob basis rose to $313.35/t on 10 September amid tight supply availability.

In the week ending on August 28, 2021, US domestic raw steel production was 1,873,000 net tons.

Finished Import Market Share YTD at 20%.

Japan's ferrosilicon (>55%) imports increase 84.52% YoY in July 2021.

Japan's ferrosilicon (>55%) imports increase 12.65% YoY from January to July 2021.

Japan's ferrosilicon (≤55%) imports increase 144.33% YoY in July 2021.

Japan's ferrosilicon (≤55%) imports increase 7.56% YoY from January to July 2021.