US hot rolled coil (HRC) spot prices jumped this week as mills pushed price increases announced last week.

Coking coal prices on a fob Australia basis edged up today on firm demand, but some buyers stayed cautious given an uncertain outlook.

China, the EU, US and India are the main drivers behind the IEA's higher estimates.

Japan imports 872.04 tons of ferrosilicon (si≤55%) in October 2022.

Japan imports 32765.344 tons of ferrosilicon (si>55%) in October 2022.

Japan imports 360110.745 tons of ferrosilicon (si>55%) from January to October 2022.

Japan imports 10587.43 tons of ferrosilicon (si≤55%) from January to October 2022.

The 2301 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8612 yuan per ton on December 13.