From January to February, the import of chrome ore decreased significantly, while that of South Africa decreased significantly.

In February, 2021, Japan imported 646.9 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight ≤ 55% of silicon), down 8.51% compared with last year and up 26.35% vs. the previous month.

In Jan-Feb, 2021, Japan imported 1158.9 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight ≤ 55% of silicon), down 31.06% year on year.

In February, 2021, Japan imported 27020.91 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon).

In Jan-Feb, 2021, Japan imported 50757.255 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more than 55% of silicon).

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 150.2 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2021.

Adjusted year-to-date production through March 20, 2021 was 19,626,000 net tons, at a capability utilization rate of 76.8 percent.

China exported 19243.6 tons of magnesium in January, 2021, down 10.93% than the previous month.