Expert forecasts Mysteel SEADEX 62% Australian Fines averaging $95/dmt in 2025

At the 19th International Iron Ore Market Seminar hosted by Mysteel, Cui Qin, Director of the Ferrous Research Institute at Xiamen C&D Steel Group, shared key insights into the 2025 outlook for the ferrous sector, highlighting a "dual weakness" in both supply and demand.

1. Macroeconomic Environment: The global macroeconomic landscape remains complex, with China prioritizing "stable growth" policies. However, the tightening of U.S. dollar liquidity, driven by U.S. tariff policies and waning expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, is weighing on commodity valuations. 2. Demand Outlook: China's steel demand has entered a plateau phase,