Ferrophosphorus Prices On October 27, 2026

The ferrophosphorus price across four Chinese supply points was unchanged on October 27, 2026, but the numbers themselves are not directly comparable: three are quoted in RMB per tonne and one in US dollars per tonne, and the lump size and packing terms attached to each quote differ. Sichuan sat at RMB 3,400-3,550 per tonne, Henan at RMB 3,100-3,200, Yunnan at RMB 2,900-3,100, and Guizhou at USD 510.5 per tonne. All four carried a flat change marker. That flat reading is easy to report and easy to misread: a buyer comparing only headline numbers sees a spread of several hundred RMB per tonne and concludes one origin is cheaper, when the difference is largely about which size range and packing each quote describes. This report records the four quotes, sets out what did and did not move, explains the P24 grade and the origin-specific specifications, and lists what to confirm before placing an order.

Table 1. Ferrophosphorus (P24) prices, October 27, 2026

Prices as published for the October 27, 2026 session. Sichuan, Henan and Yunnan are quoted in RMB per tonne; Guizhou is quoted in USD per tonne. "Change" refers to the movement on the published price; "-" indicates no change. Specification and packing notes are those stated in the source data.

Origin	Price	Grade	Specification and packing	Change
Sichuan	RMB 3,400-3,550/t	P24	National standard, ton bag, ex-works including tax	-
Guizhou	USD 510.5/t	P24	Not stated in the source quote	-
Henan	RMB 3,100-3,200/t	P24	National standard, 10-50 mm, ton bag	-
Yunnan	RMB 2,900-3,100/t	P24	National standard, 10-80 mm, ton bag	-

Note: all four quotes are unchanged on the day, so the change column carries a flat marker throughout. The Guizhou quote is denominated in USD per tonne and the source data does not state its size range, packing or delivery basis, so that entry cannot be compared with the RMB quotes on a like-for-like basis without confirmation from the supplier. No other ferrophosphorus price data is included here.

Three of the four quotes describe a size range and a packing format, and those terms are part of the price rather than an afterthought. Sichuan's quote states ex-works including tax, which tells a buyer where the goods are made available and that tax is already inside the number. Henan and Yunnan state the lump size - 10-50 mm and 10-80 mm respectively - and ton bag packing, but the source data does not spell out tax or delivery terms for those two in the same way. Treating the three RMB quotes as interchangeable would therefore be a mistake even before freight is considered.

All four quotes were flat on October 27, 2026.

• Sichuan - RMB 3,400-3,550/t, no change.
• Guizhou - USD 510.5/t, no change.
• Henan - RMB 3,100-3,200/t, no change.
• Yunnan - RMB 2,900-3,100/t, no change.

A flat session means the relationship between the origins is unchanged: Sichuan holds the highest RMB range, Henan sits below it, and Yunnan holds the lowest. The absolute gaps are the same as they were on the previous session, because nothing in the table moved.

There is no information in this data set about why the market was flat, and this report does not supply one. A single unchanged session says only that no published adjustment occurred; it does not show whether the underlying market was balanced, tight or loose, and it does not predict the next move. Buyers who need a sense of direction should compare this table with the quotes published over the preceding days and read the pattern, rather than treating a flat day as evidence of stability over a longer horizon.

All four quotes in the table are for P24 ferrophosphorus. Ferrophosphorus is an alloy of iron and phosphorus used to introduce phosphorus into steel and cast iron, and in some applications to adjust the phosphorus level in a controlled way rather than simply to add it. The grade designation P24 is the marker buyers use to separate the phosphorus bands traded as distinct products: phosphorus content is the defining figure, because a higher-phosphorus alloy delivers the same phosphorus addition with less material charged. Buyers should still confirm the exact phosphorus band, carbon and other impurity limits on the supplier's specification sheet, since the grade label alone does not fix a full analysis.

The size range matters because ferrophosphorus is normally charged as lump. A 10-50 mm range and a 10-80 mm range are not the same product in practice: the wider range contains larger pieces, which can matter for charging and for dissolution in the melt. Buyers whose process is sensitive to piece size should specify the range they need rather than taking whatever the origin ships by default. Ton bag packing in turn describes how the material arrives - a bulk bag rather than drums or small sacks - which affects handling equipment, warehouse space and the labour needed to charge a heat.

The four origins are not interchangeable supply points. Sichuan's quote is stated ex-works including tax, which is the most explicit basis of the four. Henan and Yunnan state size ranges and ton bag packing, which makes their ferro phosphorus price quotes easier to match against a plant's requirements, but the published data does not restate tax and delivery terms for them. Guizhou is quoted in USD per tonne and carries no stated size or packing terms, so it belongs in a different comparison altogether: it aligns with a dollar-denominated transaction rather than with a domestic RMB purchase. Reading the four as one ladder is the most common mistake in this market.

Table 2. Origin-by-origin comparison, October 27, 2026

Two readings follow. Within the RMB group, Yunnan sits lowest and Sichuan highest, with a gap wide enough that freight can reverse the order for a destination away from the quoted origin - worth testing on a delivered-price basis. And the Guizhou quote cannot be placed on the same scale without a stated conversion basis and delivery terms; any comparison across that line is a currency and logistics exercise first.

The published ranges set a reference level, not what will arrive at the plant gate. These checks cover the gap.

• Lump size and its fit with your charging practice. Confirm the actual size range on the lot, not only the origin's usual range, and check it against how the material will be charged.
• Packing format and bag weight. Confirm the ton bag weight, the bag construction and whether the packing suits your unloading and storage arrangements.
• Grade confirmation on the lot. Ask for the phosphorus content and impurity limits on the supplier's specification for the specific lot, rather than relying on the P24 label alone.
• Delivery and tax basis. Establish whether the offer is ex-works or delivered, and whether tax is included, since the four quotes here do not all state the same basis.
• Origin supply and lead time. Confirm that the quoted origin can actually supply the quantity you need within your production window, and get the lead time in writing.
• Currency and settlement terms. For a USD-denominated quote, confirm the currency, the conversion basis and the settlement terms before comparing it with RMB offers.
• Moisture and handling condition. Ask how the material is stored, what condition it will be in on arrival, and what happens if the lot misses specification.

• All four ferrophosphorus (P24) quotes were unchanged on October 27, 2026: Sichuan RMB 3,400-3,550/t, Henan RMB 3,100-3,200/t, Yunnan RMB 2,900-3,100/t, Guizhou USD 510.5/t.
• The RMB quotes are not like-for-like: Sichuan is stated ex-works including tax, Henan and Yunnan state lump size and ton bag packing, and the tax and delivery basis for those two is not restated.
• Yunnan's range is the lowest in RMB terms and Sichuan's the highest, a gap that freight can reverse for a distant destination.
• The Guizhou quote sits on a different currency and unit basis, with no stated size or packing terms, so it needs conversion and confirmed terms before comparison.
• A flat day is a statement about published adjustments only. Read the surrounding sessions for direction.
• Before ordering, fix the lump size, the packing and the delivery basis with the ferrophosphorus supplier behind the quote, because the published lines are not all like-for-like.

If you are buying ferrophosphorus and need a firm offer against a stated lump size, packing format and delivery point, send us the specification and we will confirm availability from the relevant origin. ZhenAn International Co., Limited supplies ferroalloys and minor metals to steel, foundry and alloy producers, and has served buyers in these grades for more than 30 years. Tell us the grade, the size range, the tonnage and the destination, and we will come back with terms: WhatsApp: +86 15518824805 or Email: info@zaferroalloy.com.