WEEKLY SUMMARY: China's iron ore prices mixed, coke prices drop further

Source: Mysteel Oct 19, 2026 10:30

Imported iron ore prices in China followed diverging trends during October 12-16, while the prices for coke continued to lose ground following fresh price cuts from steelmakers.

Production among the 247 blast-furnace (BF) steelmakers under Mysteel's tracking dipped marginally by 0.08% on week to average 2.34 million tonnes/day during October 9-15. The mills remained cautious about replenishing feed materials given the persistently meagre profit margins they were bearing, as reported. Iron ore: Mysteel PORTDEX 62% Australian Fines