China Mn ores imports in Jan-Apr 2021.

In March 2021, Japan imported 31374.075 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon).

From January to March, 2021, Japan imported 82131.33 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon).

Japan imported 994.958 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight ≤ 55% of silicon).

Japan imported 2153.858 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight ≤ 55% of silicon).

The U.S. imported a total of 2,292,000 net tons (NT) of steel in March 2021.

In March 2021, the domestic import of chrome ore was about 1135900 tons, with a month on month increase of 63700 tons, an increase of 5.94%, and a year-on-year decrease of 208700 tons, a decrease of 15.52%.

US imports of 55-80% Si ferrosilicon were 15,737.2 mt in the first two months of 2021 and 7,309.2 mt in February 2021.