Prices for low-carbon ferro-chrome in Europe rose to their highest level since November 2008 because of shortages in raw materials supply.

The spot price moved higher for the first time in three weeks, hitting a record high since Fastmarkets started assessing the market in January 1997.

The 2201 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 9,642 yuan per ton on August 23.

The 2201 silicomanganese contract price on ZCE closed at 8122 yuan per ton on August 23.

China ferrosilicon (>55%) exports up 325.95% YoY in July, 2021.

China ferrosilicon (≤55%) exports up 39.97% YoY in July, 2021.

China ferrosilicon (≤55%) exports up 16.75% YoY in Jan-Jul, 2021.

China silicon exports in July 2021 by country/region.