US ferro-silicon prices remainfairlysteady, Improving t o $0.97-1.00/lbfrom$0.96-1.00/ lb previously. Prices remain supported on buoyantdemand from steelmakers, but may face pressure from increasing competition from Chinese suppliers. We understand Chinese imports are on offer for $0.93-0.94/lb cif. Elkem Canada's upcomingshutdown at the end of September until November 19 will reduce regional supply, but we understand the producer has sufficient stocks to meet customer demand.
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