Price Watch™ provides price assessments for Ferro Silicon across top trading regions:
Asia-Pacific
- Ferro Silicon 75%min FOB Shanghai, China
- Ferro Silicon 70%min EX-Mumbai, India
Europe
- Ferro Silicon75%min Ex-warehouse Rotterdam, Netherlands
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Ferro Silicon Price Trend Q4 2025
Ferro Silicon’s global market behavior has been mixed across key regions, but there has been overall moderate growth in the Chinese market due to stable steel production and consistent demand from domestic foundries as they maintain minimal stock to complete year-end contracts. The Netherlands is experiencing slower demand than expected due to lower European steel production and increased competition from imports, resulting in reduced local ferro silicon prices and decreased purchasing activity. India is showing an increase in infrastructure development and associated steel composition activities, resulting in increasing ferro silicon demand; as such, India’s overall ferro silicon demand is expected to rebound significantly.
Global suppliers are maintaining a relatively balanced supply chain and there have not been any significant disruptions to the global supply chain; however, there were minor logistical issues in Europe that impacted the Global Trade flow of Ferro Silicon. Price volatility on a global scale continues to be driven primarily by regional disparity in demand between Europe and Asia. China ferro silicon inventories remain stable which contributes to global market stability; however, there have been large variations in inventory levels in other regions.
China: Ferro Silicon Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- Purity: (Fe25%min, Si75%min)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, prices for Ferro Silicon in China increased by 2.37% and followed a mixed price trend based on industrial growth in various regions. Steel production began to level out after third quarter fluctuations; thus, there has been steady ferro silicon demand from both domestic foundries and alloy manufacturers in China.
In December 2025, Ferro Silicon prices in China experienced an increase of 3.71%. This increase has been due to year-end restocking as companies have been preparing for the next quarter and an increase in industrial production in key steel-producing provinces. Suppliers have been careful to manage their inventory levels so as not to create an oversupply situation, while managing the steady inflow of imported materials.
Demand from exporters remained consistent, providing a basis for supporting pricing and maintaining moderate overall marketplace activity. Even though there was overall stability, raw material cost fluctuations continued to impact producer margins, creating demand for selective purchasing strategies. The market experienced minor logistical challenges as a result of seasonal transportation limitations; however, China finished Q4 with cautious optimism, as domestic consumption balanced with consistent production and controlled supply levels.
Netherlands: Ferro Silicon Domestically Traded prices FD Rotterdam, Netherlands; Grade- Purity: (Fe25%min, Si75%min)
In Q4 2025, the Netherlands Ferro Silicon market showed a decline of 2.33%, reflecting subdued activity across the European steel and foundry sectors. Reduced industrial orders and slower steel production limited domestic consumption, creating pressure on suppliers to adjust prices. In December, the market dropped by 13.71%, influenced by weak demand from regional steel mills and the influx of competitive imports from Asia, which intensified price competition.
Inventory adjustments by local suppliers contributed to tighter trading activity, as buyers opted for short-term contracts rather than bulk procurement. Transportation and logistics constraints, including seasonal delays, affected timely deliveries, further dampening market sentiment.
European buyers remained cautious, negotiating prices to align with budgetary limits, while end-users reduced stock levels to mitigate risk. Overall, the Netherlands ended Q4 with reduced market momentum, highlighting challenges in sustaining demand amid global supply competition.
India: Ferro Silicon Domestically Traded prices EX- Mumbai, India; Grade- Purity: (Fe30%min, Si70%min)
In Q4 2025, the Indian Ferro Silicon price trend rebounded with a growth of 3.18%, reflecting renewed demand from steelmakers and infrastructure projects. Domestic production met growing industrial needs, while imports supplemented local supply to ensure smooth operations across foundries and alloy manufacturers.
In December 2025, Ferro silicon prices in India rose by 8.33%, driven by year-end restocking and increased steel production, as regional buyers prepared for upcoming construction and industrial activity in 2026.
Price stability encouraged timely procurement, while suppliers managed inventories efficiently to avoid shortages. Logistic channels improved compared to previous quarters, facilitating faster deliveries and wider market reach.
Demand was particularly strong from specialty steel producers and smaller foundries seeking consistent quality. Overall, India closed Q4 with positive momentum, reflecting confidence in domestic consumption and a strengthening market outlook for the upcoming year.


