Latest news on China Iron Ore markets

DAILY: China imported iron ore prices soften, sales diverge

China's imported iron ore prices fell in both the portside and seaborne markets on January 19, while trading activity diverged between the two.

Survey: Australian & Brazilian iron ore shipment 2026.01.19

Mysteel weekly survey on iron ore shipment (dispatched) from Australian and Brazilian ports. Notes: Mysteel iron ore department has enlarged the sample size to 20 ports and 17 mining companies in Australia and Brazil since January 2025. The newly-added ports are Kwinana, Cape Preston, and Whyal

WEEKLY: Rising supply pressures China's import iron ore prices

Chinese prices for imported iron ore retreated during January 12-16, pressured by rising supply in the absence of news supporting the steel sector. Nonetheless, the prices held at relatively high levels, reflecting sustained optimism regarding pre-Chinese New Year replenishment demand from steelmake

WEEKLY: Global ferrous news summary

First Simandou iron ore shipment arrives in China

The first commercial shipment of iron ore from the massive Simandou project in Guinea in West Africa arrived in China on January 17, marking a milestone in the global steel industry, China Baowu Steel Group said in a Wechat post released on the same day.

WEEKLY: China mines' iron ore output, stocks rise further

Production of iron ore concentrates among Chinese mining companies continued to expand during the past week with more mines resuming operations after maintenance stoppages, while mine-side concs inventories also accumulated further, Mysteel's latest survey showed.

Survey: Iron Ore Arrivals at Chinese Port 2026-01-19

Mysteel weekly survey on iron ore arrivals at Chinese ports. Notes: Mysteel iron ore department has enlarged the survey sample from 26 ports to 45 ports since January 2020, and has commenced releasing the new statistics on May 7 2020. The survey period runs Monday-Sunday, and the data are releas

WEEKLY SUMMARY: China's iron ore prices decline, spot coke to gain strength

Chinese prices for iron ore weakened in both spot and futures markets during January 12-16, mainly pressured by a supply surplus. The futures prices of metallurgical coke also declined during the same period, but its spot prices were largely stable. Notably, some coke firms proposed to raise their c

India: Ministry of Mines not in favour of imposing export duty on low-grade iron ore

Centre highlights Odisha's heavy financial losses in 2022. Export curbs risk production curtailment, says govt official

Survey: SGX swaps settlement price on Jan 16

    *Volume is based on one side of the trade. 1 lot = 500 metric tonnes. Minimum Price Fluctuation: $0.01 per dry metric tonne ($5.00/lot) *Settlement prices are for mark-to-market open positions as at 8 p.m. (Singapore time). Settlement prices are summarized in quarterly and yearly basis and they