China's export of ferrosilicon (>55%) saw an increase of 24.8% month on month in September 2020.

August 2020 China ferrosilicon (>55%) exports up 5.536% than last month.

In Jan-Aug 2020 China ferrosilicon (>55%) exports down 28.11% YoY.

August 2020 China ferrosilicon (≤55%) exports up 8.876% than last month.

In Jan-Aug 2020 China ferrosilicon (≤55%) exports down 40.6% YoY.

In August, domestic import volume of stainless-steel decreased, and the export volume increased

Japanese ferrous scrap exports rose by 28pc in June from May to 883,157t, boosted by increased price competitiveness against US exports in Asia.

Of the 4.64 million tonnes of total steel exports, Vietnam and China bought 1.4 million tonnes and 1.3 million tonnes of steel respectively.