WEEKLY: China's imported iron ore prices stay rangebound

Source: Mysteel Oct 26, 2026 14:30

Chinese prices for imported iron ore moved within a narrow range in the past week, though the prices diverged in the portside and seaborne markets, Mysteel's survey showed.

By October 23, Mysteel SEADEX 62% Australian Fines dipped $0.05/dmt on week to $92.35/dmt CFR Qingdao, while Mysteel PORTDEX 62% Australian Fines came in at Yuan 648/wmt ($97.2/wmt) FOT and including 13% VAT, nudging higher by Yuan 1/wmt. Overall demand for iron ore among Chinese blast-furnace (BF) steelmakers stayed lukewarm,

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Mysteel Portside Iron Ore Indices (PORTDEX)

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Mysteel portside iron ore spot basis

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Imported iron ore prices: China's major cities

Nov 02, 2026 18:17
Iron ore portside prices: Jingtang port

Nov 02, 2026 18:14
Iron ore portside prices: Caofeidian port

Nov 02, 2026 18:12

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