In the first 8 months, China's crude steel production accounted for 58% of the world's total, and demand for steel production increased significantly.

In Jan-Aug 2020 China ferrosilicon (≤55%) exports down 40.6% YoY.

In Jan-Aug 2020 China ferrosilicon (>55%) exports down 28.11% YoY.

August 2020 China ferrosilicon (≤55%) exports up 8.876% than last month.

August 2020 China ferrosilicon (>55%) exports up 5.536% than last month.

Water is vital to produce steel. It ensures the cooling of high-temperature processes and provides essential functions in gas cleaning and treatment processes.

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5700 yuan per ton on September 29.

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5696 yuan per ton on September 28.