China ferronickel imports in August 2022 by country/region.

China ferronickel imports in Jan-Aug 2022 by country/region.

Japan silicomanganese imports increase 6.01% month on month in July 2022.

Japan silicomanganese imports increase 8.2% year on year from January to July 2022.

Japan manganese ore imports decrease 15.7% year on year from January to July 2022.

Japan manganese ore imports decrease 94.95% year on year in July 2022.

In July, the largest suppliers were Canada (544,000 NT, down 14% vs. June), Mexico (460,000 NT, down 12%), South Korea (279,000 NT, down 7%), Brazil (252,000 NT, up 26%) and Japan (173,000 NT, up 76%).

Japan ferrosilicon (Si>55%) imports down 14.07% year-on-year in July 2022.