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%).

In July 2020, U.S. steel mills shipped 6,035,596 net tons.

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

The American Iron and Steel Institute reported that for the month of July 2020, U.S. steel mills shipped 6,035,596 net tons.