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Iron and Steel Market Summary - 2025/7/3

• Overall Market Conditions: The market remains relatively stable, with minor price adjustments and steady demand from steel production and export sectors. Supply-side data indicates stable capacity utilization, while prices for key products like silicon iron and silicomanganese show slight variations across regions.

• Silicon Iron (FeSi) Prices and Changes:

  • Major producers:宁夏#72 at 5100,内蒙古#72 at 5100,青海#72 at 5100,陕西#72 at 5080 (down -20 year-to-date), showing limited immediate changes but mixed weekly trends.
  • Export prices:天津#72 FeSi at 820/US$, import trends indicate fluctuating parity.
  • Disk face prices linked to contracts like主力合约 and 月差 highlight moderate profit margins, with基差 and月差 changes suggesting stable markets.

• Silicomanganese (SiMn) Prices and Changes:

  • Key regions:内蒙古,广西,宁夏; prices up to 9000-8500, with demand driven by stainless steel and magnesium industries.
  • Supply: Ferrosilicon production increases, with capacity utilization steady at 70-80%, indicating balanced supply-demand.
  • Export-focused analysis with月差 showing minor shifts.

• Demand and Supply Dynamics:

  • China's steel production estimates revised with lower inventories in some segments but steady industrial output.
  • Magnesium and stainless steel sectors show moderate growth, supporting demand for ferroalloys.

• Inventory Levels:

  • Average days of inventory at 15-20 days across regions, with higher levels in inland areas and reduced port inventories.
  • Northern regions showing better liquidity.

• Cost and Profit Margins:

  • Production costs stable, with电价 and energy inputs unchanged; profit margins for SiMn and FeSi vary seasonally.
  • Export-oriented segments may face currency risks due to uneven parity changes.

• Key Observations:

  • Political and industrial factors influence trends; export/profit disparities could lead to future volatility. Market participants should monitor ongoing changes in capacity utilization and industrial demand.