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The silico manganese market fluctuate, with room for further increases in output.

The silico-manganese market fluctuated while manganese ore prices remained strong. Silico-manganese producers gradually completed their stockpiling. Electricity tariff settlements are expected to increase by Yuan 0.02–0.03/kWh. Silico-manganese output in Inner Mongolia increased by 400 tonnes per da

WEEKLY: Pre-holiday restocking winds down as manganese ore trading activity softens

Last week, China's imported manganese ore market fluctuated within a narrow range. Offshore offers moved higher, while spot quotations remained relatively firm. Most downstream smelters had largely completed pre-holiday restocking, although a few conducted supplementary purchases during the week, re

The Chinese silico manganese fluctuate slightly with the market sentiments transition to Holiday mode.

The silico manganese market fluctuated while the price of manganese ore and Chemical Coke remained stable. The January settlement electricity price has not yet been released and is expected to have room for an increase. In February, steel mills have almost no new tendering activity, and restocking h

WEEKLY: China's imported manganese ore offers strengthen further and significantly increasing pressure on downstream procurement

Last week, the manganese ore market kept range-bound with price fluctuations remaining limited. Influenced by the decline in the silicon manganese futures market, downstream inquiries were primarily focused on price negotiations. Some futures and spot traders softened their manganese ore quotations,

The silico manganese market follow the rise with ferrous metal and the transactions remain sluggish

The silico manganese fluctuated with the futures remained relatively strong, the silico manganese stocking closing to an end. The 6517 silico manganese price at Northern China priced at Yuan 5570-5670/tonne ($802-816/tonne) and Southern China priced at Yuan 5680-5720/tonne ($818-824/tonne).   On Jan

WEEKLY: China's imported manganese ore market enters fluctuation and adjustment phase and downstream procurement slows down

Last week, the manganese ore market kept range-bound with price fluctuations remaining limited. Influenced by the decline in the silicon manganese futures market, downstream inquiries were primarily focused on price negotiations. Some futures and spot traders softened their manganese ore quotations,

The chinese silico manganese market remain relatively weak with both increase and decrease

The silico manganese market exhibited a fluctuated trend. The producer's sentiments of pressuring the price were strong, thus the manganese ore market weaken amid fluctuation while the fluctuations in Chemical coke remained minimal. The market was abuzz with numerous speculations regarding electrici

WEEKLY: China's imported South African manganese ore market remains firm and oxide ore prices edge lower

Last week, the manganese ore market consolidated. Weaker SiMn futures weighed on sentiment, while spot transactions remained sluggish, with oxide ore deals showing a slight softening. Prices for South African-origin material stayed relatively stable. Although downstream plants maintained rigid deman

HBIS silicomanganese bidding price up by Yuan 150/t ($21.56/t) in Jan 2026

Hebei Iron & Steel Group (HBIS Group) finally announced its silico manganese bidding price for January delivery, with the 65-17 grade at Yuan 5,920/tonne ($850.82/t), increased by Yuan 150/t ($21.56/t) against the tendering price of Yuan 5,770/tonne ($829.26/t) for December 2025. All prices were

The chinese silico manganese spots and futures trend relatively weak with the market guide by steel tenders.

The silico manganese market fluctuated with the manganese ore price remained stable and the trader's sentiments for higher transaction price has intensified. Last weekend, the chemical coke's price raised by a round. Few newly commissioned production capacities are expected to be commenced before th