Brazil, the world's second-largest iron ore exporter after Australia, shipped 33.9 million tonnes of iron ore in September, according to preliminary statistics from Comex Stat, a data platform for Brazil's foreign trade in goods. The volume was lower for the third straight month, falling by a large

Inventories of imported iron ore stockpiled at China's 47 major ports under Mysteel's tracking increased for the fourth straight week during the country's National Day holiday over October 1-7, with the tonnage edging up by 0.6% from September 30 to reach 173.2 million tonnes by October 8. The total

Stockpiles of imported iron ore sintering fines held by Chinese integrated steelmakers dropped significantly during the country's seven-day National Day holiday over October 1-7, Mysteel's latest survey indicated.

China's spot markets of major steelmaking raw materials, including iron ore and metallurgical coke, were largely quiet during the country's National Day holiday over October 1-7, while a limited number of offers were heard at lower prices.

After rising for two consecutive weeks, total iron ore shipments to global destinations from 20 ports and 17 mining companies in Australia and Brazil declined during September 21-27 to 26.7 million tonnes, down 1.2 million tonnes or 4.3% on week, Mysteel's tracking showed.