Japan's import of ferrosilicon (silicon content > 55%) was 12277.901 tons, down 42.51% month on month and 65.4% year-on-year.

A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below reflects contraction.

The 2101 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5850 yuan per ton on October 9.

Nickel price trend on October 9th

LME nickel price trend on October 8th

LME nickel price trend on September 29th

The 2010 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 5650 yuan per ton on September 30.

From January to August 2020, China exported 191773.639 tons of ferrosilicon (silicon content > 55%).