US hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices dropped this week on lower sales and offers, amid continued limited spot market activity.

Demand also remains strong in Europe, with end user first-quarter tenders for over 3,000t and suppliers struggling to respond.

The 2201 silicomanganese contract price on ZCE closed at 8652 yuan per ton on November 12.

And it’s expected for the market to continue to be under pressure in the short term.

The 2201 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 9052 yuan per ton on November 12.

The 2201 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 9450 yuan per ton on November 11.

The 2201 silicomanganese contract price on ZCE closed at 8780 yuan per ton on November 11.

The 2201 silicomanganese contract price on ZCE closed at 8588 yuan per ton on November 10.