The 2201 silicomanganese contract price on ZCE closed at 8114 yuan per ton on November 19.

The 2201 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8318 yuan per ton on November 19.

The October output represented 5.5-percent growth from the same period in 2019, the NBS said.

Uncertainty about European ferro-alloy supply is causing market participants to lock in higher volumes under long-term contracts.

The 2201 silicomanganese contract price on ZCE closed at 7820 yuan per ton on November 18.

The 2201 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8144 yuan per ton on November 18.

In October, China's crude steel output was 71.58 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 23.3%.

The 2201 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 8568 yuan per ton on November 17.