American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that the U.S. imported a total of 1,300,000 net tons (NT) of steel in August 2020.

In the week ending on October 10, 2020, US domestic raw steel production was 1,502,000 net tons.

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

China logged a record daily output of crude steel in August as the country's economic recovery consolidates, industry data showed.

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%).