In October, ferrosilicon spot prices first fell and then rose
Influencing Factors
Raw Materials
Semi-coke: Since the beginning of October, the price of lump coal, a raw material for semi-coke, has continued to strengthen. Tight supply in major producing areas has provided strong support for semi-coke prices.

Last week, the domestic spot market price of ferrosilicon rose slightly.
Raw Material semi-coke Market
The semi-coke market performed relatively strongly last week. Rising raw material prices had strengthened the underlying support for semi-coke prices.In the short term, the market price of semi-coke will mainly rise and then stabilize temporarily.

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