China Ferrosilicon Prices by Region (May 19, 2025)
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Ferrosilicon Prices in Major Chinese Regions (May 19, 2025)
Important Note on Historical Prices
Timeliness note: the quotes below are a historical snapshot dated May 19, 2025, for reference and trend analysis only. Confirm current prices with live market sources and supplier quotations.
1. Price Snapshot (RMB/t, tax-included, natural block)
| Grade | Region | Manufacturer quote | Transaction price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Inner Mongolia | 5850-5950 | 5850-5900 | Factory |
| 75 | Ningxia | 5900-6000 | 5900-5950 | Factory |
| 75 | Gansu | 6000-6050 | 5950-6000 | Factory |
| 75 | Qinghai | 5900-5950 | 5900-5950 | Factory |
| 75 | Shaanxi | 5950-6000 | 5900-6000 | Factory |
| 75 | Shanghai | 6450-6550 | 6400-6500 | Arrival price |
| 75 | Jiangsu | 6450-6550 | 6400-6500 | Arrival price |
| 75 | Shandong | 6450-6550 | 6400-6500 | Arrival price |
| 75 | Sichuan | 6400-6500 | 6350-6450 | Arrival price |
| 75 | Yunnan | 6550-6650 | 6500-6600 | Arrival price |
| 72 | Inner Mongolia | 5400-5450 | 5400-5450 | Factory |
| 72 | Ningxia | 5400-5450 | 5400-5450 | Factory |
| 72 | Gansu | 5400-5500 | 5400-5450 | Factory |
| 72 | Qinghai (major plants) | 5450-5550 | 5450-5500 | Factory |
| 72 | Qinghai | 5400-5500 | 5350-5450 | Factory |
| 72 | Shaanxi | 5350-5450 | 5300-5400 | Factory |
| 72 | Shanghai | 5900-6000 | 5850-5950 | Arrival price |
| 72 | Jiangsu | 5850-5950 | 5800-5900 | Arrival price |
| 72 | Shandong | 5900-6000 | 5850-5950 | Arrival price |
| 72 | Sichuan | 5850-5950 | 5800-5900 | Arrival price |
| 72 | Yunnan | 6050-6150 | 6000-6100 | Arrival price |
| 65 | Inner Mongolia | 5100 | 5050-5100 | Factory |
2. Market Notes
Inner Mongolia and Ningxia are the main producing regions; their factory prices (FeSi75 around 5850-6000 RMB/t) are the benchmark level.
The 450-600 RMB/t gap between producing-region factory prices and coastal arrival prices reflects freight, handling and regional supply-demand.
FeSi75 trades about 450-600 RMB/t above FeSi72, reflecting the silicon content premium.
For procurement, confirm grade (65/72/75), lump size, packing and delivery terms; prices above are historical reference only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this price snapshot cover and how should it be read? The snapshot records ferrosilicon quotes dated May 19, 2025 in major Chinese regions, in RMB per ton, tax included, for natural block material. It lists manufacturer quotes and transaction prices for FeSi75, FeSi72 and FeSi65 at factory and arrival levels, and it is a historical reference for trend analysis only.
What were the FeSi75 factory prices in the main producing regions? In Inner Mongolia the manufacturer quote was 5850-5950 RMB/t with transactions at 5850-5900; Ningxia quoted 5900-6000, Gansu 6000-6050, Qinghai 5900-5950 and Shaanxi 5950-6000. Inner Mongolia and Ningxia are the benchmark producing regions.
What were the FeSi75 arrival prices at consuming destinations? arrival quotes in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Shandong were 6450-6550 RMB/t (transactions 6400-6500), in Sichuan 6400-6500 (transactions 6350-6450) and in Yunnan 6550-6650 (transactions 6500-6600).
How did FeSi72 and FeSi65 prices compare in this snapshot? FeSi72 factory quotes ranged from about 5350 to 5550 RMB/t depending on the region, with arrival quotes around 5850-6150 RMB/t. FeSi65 was quoted at 5100 RMB/t at the factory in Inner Mongolia, with transactions at 5050-5100. FeSi75 traded roughly 450-600 RMB/t above FeSi72, reflecting the silicon content premium.
Why is there a gap between factory prices and arrival prices? The gap of about 450-600 RMB/t between producing-region factory prices and destination arrival prices reflects freight, handling and the regional balance of supply and demand between the northwest producing areas and the coastal consuming markets.
What should a buyer confirm before using such price data? Buyers should confirm the grade (65/72/75), lump size, packing and delivery terms with suppliers, and treat the quoted levels as historical reference only. Current decisions should be based on live market quotes and supplier quotations with agreed commercial terms.
