Silicon metal export price declined after Spring Festival in China.

Silicon Metal Price Kept Steady After Spring Festival in China (Feb.23rd- Feb.27th)

Japan’s Silicon Metal Import Statistics by Country in January 2015 Commodity: Silicon metal, 28046900 Unit: 1000USD, KG Source from Japan Customs

Japan’s Silicon Metal Export Statistics by Country in January 2015 Commodity: Silicon metal, 28046900 Unit: 1000USD, KG Source from Japan Customs

According to statistic of Japan Customs, Japan imported 21742 tons of silicon metal in December, up by 18.8% Y-O-Y.

Globe and FerroAtlantica’s planned merger has led to questioning over whether anti-dumping duties on silicon metal from China will stay in place, on concerns that the new company will have a monopoly on the silicon market.

Korea’s Silicon Metal Import Statistics by Country in January 2015 Commodity: Silicon metal, 28046900 Unit: 1000USD, KG Source from Korea Customs

According to statistic of Korea Customs, S.Korea imported 13329 tons of silicon metal in January 2015, up by 8.6% Y-O-Y.