Understanding Ferrosilicon prices
Raw materials and production
Ferrosilicon is an iron-silicon alloy made in industrial furnaces from silicon-bearing and iron-bearing materials. Grades contain different silicon proportions. It is a metallurgical input rather than a substitute for finished steel.
Applications and consumption
Steelmakers use ferrosilicon for deoxidation and alloying, while foundries use it in cast-iron production. The alloy helps achieve controlled properties during metal processing. Consumption is consequently linked to steel and foundry operating rates.
What affects Ferrosilicon prices?
Electricity costs, furnace output, raw-material supply and steel production influence ferrosilicon prices. Alloy grade, particle size and delivery conditions also affect transactions. Plant maintenance or changes in foundry orders can shift the balance of available supply.
How to read Ferrosilicon price today
This page follows Ferrosilicon in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: World Steel Association — raw materials ↗
Frequently asked questions about Ferrosilicon
What is Ferrosilicon price today?
The latest available value is 5,692.86 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Ferrosilicon prices?
Electricity costs, furnace output, raw-material supply and steel production influence ferrosilicon prices. Alloy grade, particle size and delivery conditions also affect transactions. Plant maintenance or changes in foundry orders can shift the balance of available supply.
What is Ferrosilicon used for in everyday life and industry?
Steelmakers use ferrosilicon for deoxidation and alloying, while foundries use it in cast-iron production. The alloy helps achieve controlled properties during metal processing. Consumption is consequently linked to steel and foundry operating rates.
Why can local Ferrosilicon prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Ferrosilicon prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.