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World - Ferro-Silicon - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Feb 22, 2021

Ferrosilicon Consumption to Continue Rising Due to the Growth of Solar Energy

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Ferro-Silicon - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Last year, the pandemic hit hard the ferrosilicon-consuming industries, primarily the automotive and metallurgy sectors. The market experienced a short-term oversupply, which, coupled with falling production costs, led to a decline in ferrosilicon prices. However, this did not last long. The rapid recovery of the Chinese economy and rising logistics costs have swung the price pendulum in the opposite direction. As the global economy returns to normal, the demand for ferrosilicon will continue to grow. The development of the solar power industry in China and the United States is expected to be a key driver, as is the shift to electric vehicles.

Global ferrosilicon exports are estimated at $3.5B, according to IndexBox data. Its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +37.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global exports hit record highs at $4.2B in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (616K tons), distantly followed by Russia (381K tons), Malaysia (271K tons), Norway (199K tons), the Netherlands (197K tons) and Brazil (135K tons) represented the largest exporters of ferrosilicon, together making up 66% of total exports. France (102K tons), Iceland (95K tons), Poland (75K tons), Germany (72K tons), Ukraine (57K tons), Canada (48K tons), and South Africa (47K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2009 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($811M), Russia ($459M), and Malaysia ($286M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 45% share of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Malaysia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ferrosilicon export price stood at $1,268 per ton in 2019, which is down by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $1,557 per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Canada ($1,583 per ton), while Malaysia ($1,053 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2009 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Japan (440K tons), followed by South Korea (260K tons), Germany (242K tons), India (221K tons), the U.S. (197K tons), the Netherlands (128K tons), Spain (127K tons) and Italy (124K tons) were the main importers of ferrosilicon, together achieving 64% of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (111K tons), Turkey (97K tons), Austria (59K tons), China (47K tons), and Indonesia (44K tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2009 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by China, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($595M), South Korea ($301M), and Germany ($300M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined 36% share of global imports. The U.S., India, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, Spain, Austria, Indonesia, and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Among the main importing countries, China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average ferrosilicon import price amounted to $1,233 per ton, dropping by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,657 per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($1,492 per ton), while Spain ($631 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2009 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ferro-silicon market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24101230 - Ferro-silicon
  • Prodcom 24101235 -
  • Prodcom 24101236 -
  • Prodcom 24101239 -

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Kuznetskie Ferroalloys, Elkem Rana AS, OM Sarawak SDN. BHD., Chelyabinsk Electrometallurgical Plant, Finnfjord Smelteverk, Mechel, Iran Ferroalloy Industries Company, Zaporozhye Ferro Alloys Plant, Huta Laziska SA, Ferroglobe PLC, Egyptian Ferro Alloys Company, Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn. Bhd., OFZ, Novolipetsk Steel, Iran Ferrosilice Company, Kuwait Ferro Alloys, Washington Mills, Noah Chemicals, Chemalloy Co., Mil-Spec Industries, Barite0, C&C Metal Products

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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