Japan's iron ore purchases from Australia and Brazil remained weak in April despite a slight recovery in overall iron ore imports during the month.

In April 2021, Japan imported 50130.749 tons of ferrosilicon (containing by weight more tham 55% of silicon).

Japan imported 132262.079 tons of ferrosilicon (>55%) in Jan-Apr 2021.

Japan imported 1982 tons of ferrosilicon (≤ 55%) in April 2021.

Japan imported 4135.858 tons of ferrosilicon (≤ 55%) in Jan-Apr 2021.

China Chromium ores imports in April 2021.

China Chromium ores imports in Jan-Apr 2021.

China High Carbon Ferrochrome imports in April 2021.