In late April, the social inventory of 5 varieties of steel in 20 cities was 16.24 million tons.

The 2009 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5796 yuan per ton on May 7.

The 2009 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5782 yuan per ton on May 6.

In Q1, 2020, Japan imported 96494.598 tons of ferrosilicon (>55%), down by 8.7% YoY.

Japan imported 2531.648 tons of ferrosilicon (≤55%) in Q1.

In the last ten days of April, the rise of futures market boosted some confidence in the spot market.

Japan imported 96494.598 tons of ferrosilicon (>55%) in Q1, 2020.

The University of Science and Technology in Beijing has launched an online course where renowned scholars are invited to deliver online speeches about the evolution of China's iron and steel industry since April 23.