For the period, the major providers included China, India, Japan and South Korea, according to the Vietnam Steel Association.

In August 2020, Japan's import of ferrosilicon (silicon content > 55%) was 12277.901 tons.

From January to August 2020, Japan imported 222507.952 tons of ferrosilicon (silicon content > 55%)

In August 2020, Japan imported 435.6 tons of ferrosilicon (≤55%).

From January to August 2020, Japan imported 7423.599 tons of ferrosilicon (≤55%).

Chinese import volume of ferronickel increased, and the import volume of nickel ore decreased in August

In August, domestic import volume of stainless-steel decreased, and the export volume increased

In July 2020, U.S. steel mills shipped 6,035,596 net tons.