GLOBAL FERRO-SILICON WRAP: China extends price gains; EU market drops amid continued long-term settlement talks

December 04, 2018 / www.metalbulletin.com / Article Link

The Chinese ferro-silicon market has added to recent price increases amid persistent demand from steel mills in the week ended Friday November 30, while in Europe prices are under pressure after reports of new deals, with long-term delivery negotiations in focus.

China builds on price gains while steel mills buy for 2019 smelting schedules European market drops, awaits first-quarter settlements US market under pressure amid sluggish spot demand, weaker overseas pricesChina suppliers quick to increase offer pricesDomestic Chinese ferro-silicon cargoes were actively traded last week while steel mills sought to buy cargoes for December production.Fastmarkets MB Chinese ferro-silicon ex-works price, basis 75% Si, was assessed at 7,000-7,200 ($1,006-1,035) yuan per tonne on Friday November 30, increasing for a second consecutive week and by 200 yuan per tonne from the last assessment.Low inventories at ferro-silicon refineries for the 75% silicon grade was the key reason for the price increase, sources said. Moreover, another factor behind the price hike was firm demand from steel mills looking to replenish their stocks for December and January before the potentially harsh winter conditions that can affect the transport of cargoes."Steel mills typically don't buy a...

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