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South Africa's FeCr exports tumble 21% MoM in July
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's high-carbon ferrochrome (FeCr) exports dropped 20.8% month-on-month and 19.6% year-on-year in July, with China as the largest but significantly reduced market. Japan's imports increased substantially while South Korea's and other major destinations saw declines.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face tightening markets as South Africa's ferrochrome exports fall sharply with China reducing intake heavily. Adjust your supply chain and explore growing demand in Japan to offset shrinking Chinese volumes.
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