In October 2021, the top three import sources of ferrosilicon (Si ≤ 55%) in the United States were Canada, Russia and Slovakia.

Global production and use of molybdenum fell in Q3 2021

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon>55%) imports up 41.16% YoY in November 2021.

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon>55%) imports up 29.75% YoY from January to November 2021.

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon≤55%) imports up 10.94% YoY in November 2021.

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon≤55%) imports up 31.05% YoY from January to November 2021.

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 143.3 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2021, a 9.9% decrease compared to November 2020.

In November 2021, China imported a total of 2.2516 million tons of manganese ores