Previous estimates had the country's power demand showing growth of 2.7pc for 2022 and have now been readjusted to 1.7pc growth for this year over 2021.

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The 2205 ferrosilicon contract price on ZCE closed at 10342 yuan per ton on April 13.

Both prices are up by 47pc since hitting a low around $1,022/st on 1 March.

"None of the [actions required] will be feasible if the supply of metals does not keep pace with the spectacular demands expected to be created by the needs of the energy transition," said McKay.

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon≤55%) imports up 235.24% YoY in February, 2022.

Japan ferrosilicon (silicon≤55%) imports up 87.13% YoY in Jan-Feb, 2022.

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