China's imports of major commodities including crude oil, iron ore and soybean climbed in the first eight months of the year.

For the period, the major providers included China, India, Japan and South Korea, according to the Vietnam Steel Association.

In August 2020, Japan's import of ferrosilicon (silicon content > 55%) was 12277.901 tons.

From January to August 2020, Japan imported 222507.952 tons of ferrosilicon (silicon content > 55%)

In August 2020, Japan imported 435.6 tons of ferrosilicon (≤55%).

From January to August 2020, Japan imported 7423.599 tons of ferrosilicon (≤55%).

Chinese import volume of ferronickel increased, and the import volume of nickel ore decreased in August

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