China’s export price for ferro-vanadium fell slightly last week, following the trend witnessed in the domestic market as a result of weak demand and ample supply.
The weakness in China’s export market comes despite the recent strength seen in European vanadium prices due to supply concerns amid South Africa’s coronavirus-related lockdown.
Fastmarkets’ twice-weekly price assessment for ferro-vanadium basis 78% V min, 1st grade, ddp Western Europe was rolled over at $25-25.60 per kg on April 10 due to the Easter Holiday, but is up by or $0.65-2 per kg or 5.5% from $23-24.95 per kg on April 3.
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