China silicon metal exports in Jan-May 2022 by country/region.

Among them, 18949.4 tons were exported to Japan, accounting for 24.77%.

Among them, 67005.417 tons were exported to South Korea, accounting for 19.65%.

China's calcium metal export data in May 2022

Coal is Mongolia's main export commodity.

Since the beginning of this year, foreign demands for Chinese ferrosilicon increased significantly.

Finished steel consumption in April-May rose by 10.1pc on the year to 18.5mn t, while production climbed by 7.7pc against the previous year to 19.11mn t.

Japan's ferrous scrap exports continued to recover in April on sustained demand from South Korea.