Ferro-Alloys Monthly is a unique source of market intelligence, pricing data and independent forecasts for the international ferro-alloys industry, covering Ferro-manganese, Ferro-silicon, Silicon metal, Silicon-manganese, Nickel, Ferro-chrome, Vanadium, Molybdenum, plus carbon and specialty steel.
This report provides detailed analysis on the bulk and specialty alloys markets, the latest developments in the carbon and specialty steel sectors and extensive coverage of issues effecting global trading conditions. A concise summary of market conditions for individual ferro-alloy markets, together with analysis of the latest market indicators also features.
May 2013 Issue
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22 May 2013
Ferro-alloy price direction will remain largely dependent on supply-side developments, as has been the case for the past year or more.
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22 May 2013
European prices declining amid softer demand from steelmakers and increasing supply
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22 May 2013
Chinese silicon metal supply poised to rise which will lead to downward pressure on prices.
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22 May 2013
Steelmakers are pushing for lower manganese alloy prices as they seek to preserve margins as finished steel product prices decline.
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22 May 2013
Ferro-chrome prices declining as demand from stainless mills recedes.
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22 May 2013
While are still expecting year-on-year increases in global nickel demand during Q2, the outlook is still far from rosy and overcapacity in the stainless steel industry is a concern.
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22 May 2013
European prices lose earlier gains, slipping as supply concerns fade
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22 May 2013
Minimal spot market activity noted in the vanadium market with most customers covered on long-term contracts.
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Downloadable Data
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22 May 2013
Downloadable Excel files with MBR's pricing and other ferro-alloy statistics.