Latest news on China Iron Ore markets

Survey: Australian & Brazilian iron ore shipment 2026.04.20

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: China's import iron ore prices gain ground

Chinese prices for imported iron ore increased across both spot and futures markets last week, mainly as supply pressure eased with a notable decline seen in portside inventories, according to Mysteel's latest weekly report.

WEEKLY: China mines' iron ore output, stocks continue rising

Production of iron ore concentrates among Chinese mining companies expanded further last week, with more mines being brought back into operation after maintenance stoppages, while mine-side stocks of iron ore concs accumulated as well, Mysteel's latest survey showed.

Survey: Iron Ore Arrivals at Chinese Port 2026-04-20

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 major steelmaking raw mat prices strengthen

Chinese prices for imported iron ore increased in both spot and futures markets during April 13-17, with a significant decline seen in ore stocks at Chinese ports. The alleged settlement between China's state iron ore buyer CMRG and global miner BHP on a 2026 term contract also improved market senti

Survey: SGX swaps settlement price on Apr 17

    *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

Iron ore trading platform transaction on Apr 17

    Edited by Irene Zhuang, zhuangailing@mysteel.com Disclaimer: The data is provided only for market reference. Mysteel accepts no responsibilities for consequences caused by usage of the data.

Global iron ore shipments rise w-o-w on Australia surge; freight market sentiment remains mixed

Australia-led rebound lifts volumes; Brazil softens; Pacific freight gains capped by oversupply, logistics constraints

DAILY: China's imported iron ore prices fall again

Chinese prices for imported iron ore declined for both portside stocks and seaborne cargoes on April 17, while trading in the two markets also decreased the same day.

Vale's iron ore output rises 3% YoY in Q1 2026, sales up 4%

Brazilian mining company Vale produced 69.7 million tonnes of iron ore during the first quarter of this year, marking a 3% increase from the same period last year, according to the miner's latest quarterly report released on April 16.