China’s Silico manganese market shifted from April’s firm tone to a softer mid-May as momentum faded. April recorded a *.*** monthly rise, supported early in the month by limited ore inflows and higher power tariffs, while late-April strength reflected strong mill utilisation and infrastructure-driven demand. As May began, spot activity cooled and seaborne ore arrivals improved, prompting mills and dealers to reassess offer levels. By mid-May, weekly assessments showed a *.*** decline, indicating that April’s strong upward drive had lost traction and the Silico manganese market was transitioning into a more cautious, supply-balanced phase.
China’s Silico manganese demand showed a mixed pattern across downstream sectors, creating an uneven pull on alloy consumption. Construction-focused long-steel remained the most reliable driver, with steady rebar call-offs despite municipal tenders failing to trigger a production surge. Stainless-steel and special-steel enquiries were irregular, offering limited additional support. Meltshops supplying rebar and rail-bloom...
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