Meng Wei, a spokeswoman for the NDRC, told a news briefing that the high comparison base last year is a key factor in this context.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.0 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2022, a 5.8% decrease compared to March 2021.

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The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 10894 yuan per ton on April 22.

The spot market was strong and maintained stable operation.

China ferronickel imports in March 2022 by country/region.

China ferronickel imports in Jan-Mar 2022 by country/region.