India: High Carbon Ferro Manganese Prices unaltered on Increased Supply

High Carbon Ferro Manganese prices remain unchanged on constant demand. Market sources were not very positive over the outlook as market is facing a supply glut.

In Raipur, Ferro Manganese is being traded at around INR 56,500/MT (70% Mn) and INR 61,000/MT (75% Mn). Currently in Durgapur, prices for Ferro Manganese are at around INR 57,500- 58,000/MT (70% Mn). Reportedly, there is surplus material available in the market for which prices remain unchanged.

[su_quote]“It’s hard to say if Ferro Manganese prices can rise anytime soon as there is over supply of the material,” stated a Raipur based producer.[/su_quote]

Export Market

Indian origin HC Ferro Manganese prices remained flat this week, as the export market is witnessing fewer inquiries from buyers. Export offers for HC Ferro Manganese 70% min is around USD 940/MT FoB India (East Coast) and 75% min is being offered at around USD 1,030/MT FoB India; unchanged W-o-W.

[su_quote]A trader based in India remarked, “I don’t think the export market will improve soon. I don’t yet see any positive signs.”[/su_quote]

SteelMint assessed that HC Ferro Manganese market to remain quiet till month end as buyers were reluctant to commit amid unclear market direction. Most market participants hold a wait-and-watch notion and are awaiting clearer market direction.

Exchange Rate: USD 1= INR 61.06


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