Ferroalloy Market Hot Shots — Nov 14
Nov 14, 2025| 1️⃣ China's Metallurgical-Grade Silicon Prices Hold Steady
Despite weaker overseas buying interest, Chinese exporters have kept silicon metal offers unchanged.
👉 Si 553 trades at USD 1,320–1,360/ton FOB China.
Market participants expect prices to remain stable over the coming week.
2️⃣ Ferrosilicon Import Prices Rise in South Korea
Tighter customs scrutiny in China-especially on export orders without VAT-has pushed Korean import prices higher.
👉 FeSi 75%min increased from USD 1,080/ton two weeks ago to USD 1,130/ton CFR Korea (100% prepayment).
Some earlier shipments are reported to have been delayed.
3️⃣ China's Silicon Carbide Prices Remain Stable
Export quotations remain steady amid balanced supply and demand.
👉 Black SiC 88%min (1–10mm): USD 780–800/ton FOB China.
Insiders expect little fluctuation in the coming days.
4️⃣ Jupiter Releases December 2025 Manganese Ore Offers
👉 Mn 36.5% South African semi-carbonate lump: USD 4.1/dmtu CIF China (Dec).
👉 Mn 34% semi-carbonate fines: USD 3.65/dmtu CIF China (Nov), up slightly from October's USD 4.05/dmtu.
Ntsimbintle Mining (NMT) also issued its December offer:
👉 Mn 36% South African lump: USD 4.1/dmtu CIF China, unchanged month-on-month.
5️⃣ Tata Power to Build India's Largest Solar Ingot & Wafer Plant 🇮🇳
The company announced plans for a 10GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility-set to become India's largest upstream solar materials project.
6️⃣ Global Molybdenum Oxide Prices Rise; European Ferromoly Remains Steady
7️⃣ Longest U.S. Government Shutdown Comes to an End 🇺🇸
The historic federal government shutdown officially ended on the evening of Nov 12, easing market uncertainties.
8️⃣ Probability of December Fed Rate Cut at 59.4%
Markets are pricing in a 59.4% chance of a 25-basis-point cut at the December FOMC meeting.
9️⃣ U.S. Lane Freight Rates Drop; SCFI Ends Four-Week Rally 🚢
After weeks of increases, U.S.-related freight rates weakened, leading the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) to break its four-week upward trend.
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