The total import volume of manganese ore increased by 45% month on month in April 2023

Renewable energy use, low season, curbs on inflows, green drive factors.

According to China Ferroalloy Network, in March 2023, China imported a total of 2.1081 million tons of manganese ore

According to Russia-based SpetsStal Association, in March 2023, Russia's stainless steel imports totaled 39,940 mt, a month-on-month increase of 84%.

Based on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 2,186,000 net tons (NT) of steel in December 2022.

Japan silicomanganese imports in December 2022.

Japan silicomanganese imports in Jan-Dec 2022.

Japan imports 12201.651 tons of ferrosilicon (Si≤55%) in 2022.