Average spread between domestic and imported iron ore prices: China's major mills (May 18, 2026 10:05)

Source: Mysteel May 18, 2026 10:05

Default Unit: Yuan/tonne
Including 13% VAT
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Place of production	Imported ore	Domestic ore
Tangshan	61.50%	66%
Tangshan	65% Ukrainian concentrates	66%
Handan-Xingtai	61.50%	64%
Shanxi	61.50%	65%
Shandong	61.50%	65%

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