China Mn ores imports in Jan-Apr 2021.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 169.5 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2021, a 23.3% increase compared to April 2020.

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

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

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

Japan imported 2153.858 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight ≤ 55% of silicon).

A total of 25,029 tonnes of FeSi and 50,996 tonnes of manganese alloys were sold during the quarter ended 31 March 2021.

A total of 25,029 tonnes of FeSi and 50,996 tonnes of manganese alloys were sold during the quarter ended 31 March 2021.