Quick answer: As a June 2026 market benchmark, FeSi72 is around USD 1,150–1,170/MT FOB Tianjin Port, and FeSi75 is around USD 1,200–1,220/MT FOB Tianjin Port. Your final live quote depends on your specification, quantity, packing, and shipment plan.
Ferrosilicon prices change daily. Your final quote depends on grade, aluminum limit, particle size, order quantity, packaging, and shipment schedule.
We know you may be comparing several FeSi75 and FeSi72 offers right now. You do not only need a low number. You need a real, workable FOB quote that can be shipped on time and match the chemistry in your contract.
Our Current FOB Tianjin Price Benchmark for FeSi75 and FeSi72
The following prices are our June 2026 market benchmark. We recommend using them as a purchasing budget reference, not as a fixed transaction price, because ferrosilicon prices may move every 24 hours.
| Product | Grade | June 2026 Benchmark Price | Trade Term | Loading Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrosilicon | FeSi72 | USD 1,150–1,170/MT | FOB | Tianjin Port |
| Ferrosilicon | FeSi75 | USD 1,200–1,220/MT | FOB | Tianjin Port |
These prices are not fake bait prices. Your final quote depends on the exact specification, aluminum content, particle size, order quantity, packaging method, and shipment schedule.
In the current market condition, FeSi75 is usually around USD 50/MT higher than FeSi72.
This premium is not random. FeSi75 contains higher silicon, so production requires stricter furnace control, purer quartz, and higher electricity consumption. In many smelting cases, FeSi75 production may require around 8,500 kWh per ton, depending on furnace condition and raw material quality.
Our recommendation: Before you pay extra for FeSi75, send us your ladle setup, silicon recovery, target chemistry, and steel grade. We can help you check whether FeSi72 can replace FeSi75 and reduce your purchasing budget.
Why FeSi75 Usually Costs More Than FeSi72
FeSi75 costs more because higher silicon content means higher smelting cost and stricter quality control. If your steel chemistry does not strictly require FeSi75, we can help you calculate whether FeSi72 is more cost-efficient for your furnace.
| Comparison Item | FeSi72 | FeSi75 |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Content | Lower | Higher |
| Smelting Difficulty | Standard control | Stricter furnace control |
| Electricity Consumption | Lower than FeSi75 | Around 8,500 kWh/ton in many smelting cases |
| Quartz Requirement | Standard quartz | Purer quartz preferred |
| Common Use | General deoxidation, cost-sensitive steelmaking | Higher silicon recovery, magnesium smelting, alloy adjustment |
| Budget Impact | Lower unit price | Higher unit price, but lower addition volume in some cases |
In real procurement, you should not choose only by grade name. You should also check your recovery rate, addition volume, and cost per ton of steel. If FeSi72 can meet your furnace target, buying FeSi75 may increase your budget unnecessarily.
How We Break Down Your Custom FOB Quote
A serious FOB quote is not just one number. It includes several cost layers. When we quote you, we explain the cost logic clearly so your procurement team can compare different supplier offers correctly.
| Cost Component | Included in Our FOB Tianjin Quote? | What It Means for Your Procurement |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Materials | Yes | Quartz, coke/semi-coke, iron source, electrode paste |
| Local Power Grid Cost | Yes | Ferrosilicon smelting is electricity-intensive, so power cost directly affects price |
| Standard Export Packaging | Yes | Waterproof 1-ton jumbo bags are included |
| Inland Transportation | Yes | From our Ningxia/Gansu factory area to Tianjin Port |
| Export Customs Clearance | Yes | Normal China-side export declaration process is included |
| Tianjin Port Local Handling | Yes | Normal China-side port operation before loading is included |
| Ocean Freight | No | Quoted separately if you need CFR or CIF |
| Marine Insurance | No | Included only if you request CIF |
| Destination Port Charges | No | Paid at destination side according to local rules |
1. Raw Material and Local Power Grid Costs
Ferrosilicon production depends heavily on electricity. Your final FeSi72 or FeSi75 price is usually affected by the following factors:
| Cost Driver | How It Affects Your Price |
|---|---|
| Quartz Quality | Affects silicon stability and smelting efficiency |
| Coke / Semi-Coke Price | Affects reduction cost |
| Electrode Paste Price | Affects furnace material cost |
| Iron Source Cost | Affects base alloy cost |
| Local Electricity Price | One of the key variables in ferrosilicon production cost |
| Furnace Operating Rate | Affects spot supply and delivery schedule |
| Factory Inventory | Affects short-term transaction price |
Ningxia and Gansu are located in China's major northwest ferrosilicon production belt, close to raw material and power resources. This gives us supply and cost advantages, but we still quote based on real market cost instead of unrealistic low prices.
2. Customized Packaging Options
Our standard export packaging is already included in our FOB price. For most steel mills and ferroalloy traders, waterproof 1-ton jumbo bags are suitable for normal export shipment.
| Packaging Option | Included or Extra Cost? | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof 1-Ton Jumbo Bags | Included | Standard ferrosilicon export orders |
| Reinforced Cross-Corner Jumbo Bags | Usually included for export cargo | Long-distance sea shipment and repeated port handling |
| Extra Inner Liner | Small extra cost | Humid destinations or long storage time |
| 25kg Small Bags Inside Jumbo Bags | Raw bag cost only | Better moisture protection and easier warehouse handling |
| Wooden Pallets | Raw pallet cost only | Forklift unloading or strict warehouse rules |
| Customized Marks / Labels | Usually included | Traders, distributors, and project shipments |
Packaging principle: We do not treat packaging as a hidden profit center. For extra packing, we only charge the raw material cost of bags, pallets, or liners. Our goal is to help your FeSi arrive dry, clean, traceable, and easy to unload.
3. Inland Transportation to Tianjin Port
Your FOB Tianjin quote already includes China-side inland transportation from our factory area to Tianjin Port. Unless you request another loading port, you do not need to calculate this cost separately.
| Route Item | Our Arrangement |
|---|---|
| Factory Supply Base | Ningxia/Gansu ferrosilicon production area |
| Main Export Port | Tianjin Port |
| Transport Mode | Trucking, railway, or combined logistics |
| Cost Status | Included in FOB Tianjin quote |
| Alternative Ports | Qingdao, Shanghai, or other China ports can be quoted separately |
If you want to compare FOB Tianjin, FOB Qingdao, FOB Shanghai, CFR, or CIF prices, our sales team can recalculate the offer based on your destination port.
3 Ferrosilicon Pricing Pitfalls We Help You Avoid
When you compare FeSi75 and FeSi72 quotations, the lowest price is not always the safest price. With more than 15 years of export experience, we have seen many problems that only appear after cargo arrives at the destination port.
| Pricing Pitfall | What May Happen | How We Protect Your Order |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon-substitution trick | FeSi72 is sold as FeSi75 | SGS/BV testing, batch COA, pre-shipment sampling |
| Weight shortage and powdering | Bags tear, powder increases, usable weight drops | Reinforced cross-corner jumbo bags and loading photos |
| Hidden local port fees | Fake low FOB price becomes expensive later | Normal China-side FOB costs are confirmed before contract signing |
1. The "Silicon-Substitution" Trick
One of the most serious risks is buying FeSi75 but receiving FeSi72, or receiving cargo with unstable silicon content. The offer may look cheap on paper, but once your lab tests the cargo, the silicon content may fail to meet your contract.
| Risk | Impact on Your Production |
|---|---|
| Low silicon content | Wrong alloy addition calculation |
| Lower recovery rate | Higher cost per ton of steel |
| Unstable chemistry | Harder heat control |
| Problem found after arrival | Long claim process and production delay |
We reduce this risk with clear batch management and pre-shipment testing.
| Document / Check | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Factory COA | Confirms Si, Al, Ca, C, S, P, and other required elements |
| SGS/BV Report | Provides independent third-party chemistry verification |
| Batch Number | Connects the cargo with the lab result |
| Loading Photos | Confirms packaging, marks, and container loading condition |
| Pre-Shipment Sampling | Confirms quality before the cargo leaves China |
Our principle: If your contract says FeSi75, we ship FeSi75. If your contract says FeSi72, we ship FeSi72. We do not play grade-substitution games.
2. Weight Shortage and Powdering
Cheap packaging can destroy a seemingly good deal. Ferrosilicon is heavy and brittle. If the jumbo bag is weak, it can tear during inland transport, port handling, ocean shipping, or destination unloading.
| Packaging Risk | Result for Your Plant |
|---|---|
| Torn jumbo bags | Cargo loss during unloading |
| Too much powder | Lower usable recovery and more dust |
| Moisture exposure | More difficult storage and feeding control |
| Weak lifting loops | Higher unloading safety risk |
| Unclear marks | Harder warehouse batch control and traceability |
For export cargo, we use reinforced cross-corner jumbo bags and focus on lifting strength, moisture protection, stable loading, and batch identification.
Your real purchasing cost is not only the price per metric ton. It is the usable weight that safely arrives at your plant.
3. Hidden Local Port Fees
Another common problem is a "low FOB price" that only looks good on paper. Some offers look attractive first, but extra fees appear after the contract is signed.
| Fee Item | Included in Our FOB Tianjin Quote? |
|---|---|
| Inland freight to Tianjin Port | Yes |
| Export customs clearance | Yes |
| Normal Tianjin Port local handling | Yes |
| Normal loading cost under FOB term | Yes |
| Ocean freight | No |
| Marine insurance | No, unless you request CIF |
| Destination port charges | No |
Our FOB Tianjin quote clearly includes normal China-side costs before contract confirmation. You will not suddenly receive extra China local handling fees, THC, or customs fees after signing.
What You Should Compare Before Choosing a Ferrosilicon Quote
If you only compare price per ton, you may miss the factors that truly affect your total purchasing cost. We recommend comparing different supplier offers under the same standard.
| What You Need to Compare | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Product Grade | FeSi72 and FeSi75 have different prices, so "ferrosilicon" alone is not enough |
| Chemical Specification | Al, Ca, C, S, and P affect application and steel quality |
| Particle Size | Affects feeding, powdering, dissolution speed, and recovery rate |
| Packaging | Affects transport loss, unloading efficiency, and warehouse safety |
| Quantity | Affects container cost, shipping efficiency, and negotiation space |
| Loading Port | Affects inland transportation and port charges |
| Quote Validity | Ferrosilicon prices move quickly, so price-locking matters |
| Payment Terms | Affects your cash flow and contract execution |
What We Need From You to Quote Accurately
To give you a fast FOB Tianjin live quote, please send us the following information. The clearer your information is, the more accurate our quote will be, and the easier it is to lock stock and vessel schedule.
| Information Needed | Example |
|---|---|
| Product Grade | FeSi72 or FeSi75 |
| Silicon Requirement | 72%, 75%, or contract-specified range |
| Aluminum Limit | Regular, low-Al, or customized |
| Other Element Limits | Ca, C, S, P, or other special limits |
| Particle Size | 10–50mm, 10–60mm, 50–100mm, or customized |
| Order Quantity | 20–25MT, 1 container, or monthly contract |
| Packaging Method | 1-ton jumbo bags, 25kg bags inside jumbo bags, pallets |
| Loading Port | Tianjin Port or other China port |
| Destination Port | Needed if you require CFR or CIF quote |
| Inspection Requirement | COA, SGS, BV, or other third-party inspection |
| Shipment Time | Spot shipment, near-term shipment, or monthly schedule |
| Payment Terms Preference | T/T, L/C, or negotiated terms |
How We Support Your Procurement Decision
When you buy ferrosilicon internationally, you are not only buying silicon content. You are buying production stability and delivery certainty. Our goal is to help your procurement team quickly judge whether the price is real, the quality is reliable, and the delivery is controllable.
| Support We Provide | Value for Your Procurement |
|---|---|
| Factory-Direct FeSi72 / FeSi75 Supply | Reduces middleman layers and improves price transparency |
| Batch Chemical Testing | Reduces the risk of off-spec chemistry |
| SGS/BV Inspection Support | Meets requirements from importers and end-user plants |
| Reinforced Export Packaging | Reduces bag breakage, powdering, and cargo loss risk |
| FOB Tianjin Export Experience | Makes the shipment process smoother and more predictable |
| Container Loading Photos | Helps you confirm cargo condition before shipment |
| Clear Export Documents | Reduces customs clearance and trade document problems |
| Fast Sales Response | Helps you lock price and arrange orders in time |
Request Your Live FOB Tianjin Price for FeSi72 or FeSi75
Ferrosilicon prices may change every 24 hours. If you have an active inquiry now, the fastest way to protect your margin is to get a live price and lock it while the market is workable.
Ready to Lock Your FeSi72 or FeSi75 Price?
Please send your grade, specification, particle size, quantity, packaging requirement, and destination port to our sales desk: marketing@zanewmetal.com
Our sales team will respond within 2 hours during business time.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FeSi75 and FeSi72 FOB Price
Q:What is your minimum order quantity for FeSi72 and FeSi75?
A:Our usual export MOQ is 20–25MT, normally one 20ft container. For lab testing, we can discuss a small sample first. For formal export orders, full-container shipment usually gives you a more reasonable unit logistics cost.
Q:Can you lock the FOB Tianjin price for 7 days?
A:Yes. After we confirm your grade, particle size, quantity, packaging, and shipment schedule, we can issue a live quote sheet with a clear validity period. In normal cases, we can lock the quote for up to 7 days, depending on market movement and stock status.
Q:Can you quote CFR or CIF instead of FOB?
A:Yes. Please send us your destination port, and we can calculate ocean freight separately. FOB Tianjin covers China-side costs. CFR includes ocean freight. CIF includes ocean freight and marine insurance.
Q:Why is FeSi75 more expensive than FeSi72?
A:FeSi75 has higher silicon content and requires stricter smelting control, purer quartz, and higher electricity consumption. In many smelting cases, FeSi75 production may consume around 8,500 kWh/ton, so its unit price is usually higher than FeSi72.
Q:How long does shipping take from Tianjin Port to major destinations?
A:Transit time depends on your destination port, vessel schedule, and transshipment route. Asian ports are usually faster, while Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South America usually take longer. Send us your destination port, and we will check the latest sailing schedule and estimated transit time for you.
