Ferroalloy Market Hot Shots — Nov 27
Nov 27, 2025| 1️⃣ China's Metallurgical-Grade Silicon Prices Stay Stable
Export prices remain unchanged this week:
👉 Si 553: USD 1,350–1,390/ton FOB China
👉 Si 441: USD 1,400–1,440/ton FOB China
2️⃣ China's Ferrosilicon Prices Hold Steady
👉 FeSi 72: USD 1,020–1,050/ton FOB China
👉 FeSi 75: USD 1,090–1,120/ton FOB China
3️⃣ European Ferrosilicon Offers Increase
EU's new safeguard measure sets a minimum import price of EUR 2,408/ton (USD 2,786/ton) for FeSi beyond quota volumes, prompting European suppliers to lift offers.
4️⃣ YDD May Temporarily Shut Down Its Ferrosilicon Smelter
Kazakhstan's YDD is considering a temporary shutdown of its 180,000-tpy FeSi plant due to EU safeguard pressure and U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
Meanwhile, EkibastuzFerroAlloys has launched a new 240,000-tpy FeSi facility.
5️⃣ China Raises Electrolytic Manganese Offers
Exporters have increased prices, while European traders remain cautious with new purchases.
6️⃣ U.S. Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Surge
The probability of a 25 bps cut in December has jumped from ~40% to 84.9% within one week.
7️⃣ Global Shipping Market Faces Pressure
Weak cargo volumes and rising capacity continue to weigh on freight rates. Among the four major routes, only the Mediterranean route recorded an increase, while others declined.
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