Iron Ore CNY decreased 77 CNY/T or 9.88% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Iron Ore CNY.

China Export Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate data was reported at 109.821 USD/Ton in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 101.512 USD/Ton for Feb 2025. China Export Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate data is updated monthly, averaging 135.109 USD/Ton from Jan 2008 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 205 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,112.560 USD/Ton in Feb 2015 and a record low of 57.833 USD/Ton in Jan 2010. China Export Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Iron Ore and Concentrate Import and Export Price.

In May 2024, iron ore was valued at approximately 119 U.S. dollars per dry metric ton unit (dmtu), as compared to 105 U.S. dollars per dmtu in the same month of the previous year. Iron ore prices and production Iron ore refers to the minerals and rocks from which metallic iron is economically viable to extract. Pig iron, which is one of the raw materials used in steel production, is derived from iron ore. The price of iron ore has fluctuated a great deal over the last twenty years. In 2003, one dmtu of iron ore cost 30 U.S. dollars, and increased to a high of 168 U.S. dollars per dmtu in 2011. The price saw dramatic drops in the past decade, from 139.87 U.S. dollars per dry metric ton unit in March 2013 to 40.50 U.S. dollars per dmtu in December 2015. Since then, the price has increased gradually to 214.14 U.S. dollars per dmtu as of July 2021, before dropping sharply in August 2021. Iron ore producers Overall, the global production of iron ore did not decrease when the prices dropped. In fact, an increase in production among several of the world's largest iron ore producing countries was observed in the past five years. Australia produced 960 million metric tons of iron ore in 2023. China is also among the world's largest iron ore producers, though its production is calculated differently than in other countries. Based primarily on the production of raw ore rather than usable ore, China produced an estimated 280 million metric tons in 2023.

In 2023, iron ore was worth an average of approximately 120 U.S. dollars per dry metric ton unit (dmtu), compared to only 29 U.S. dollars per dmtu in 2000. The month with the highest average iron ore price in 2021 was June, at over 200 U.S. dollars per dmtu. Iron ore: market context and price fluctuation Iron ore is composed of minerals and rocks from which metallic iron can be extracted. Iron ore is an important part of the world economy, as a large proportion of iron ore is used to make steel, which is a widely used material globally. In a given year, the monthly price of iron ore varies noticeably, ranging for example from a high of 214.43 U.S. dollars per dmtu in June 2021 down to a low of 96.24 U.S. dollars per dmtu in November 2021. Major iron ore producing nations Australia has the world's largest iron ore reserves, at 51 billion metric tons of crude iron ore and is also the world's largest producer of iron ore. Not surprisingly, China, the world's leading steel manufacturer, is also the world's leading importer of iron. In recent years, China's iron imports have increased significantly, from 207.98 million metric tons in 2004, to over one billion metric tons in 2018.

Explore the dynamics of China's iron ore price chart, a vital tool reflecting the volatility and trends in the commodities market influenced by global and domestic factors. Learn how China's demand shifts and policies impact global prices, offering insights into potential market movements for investors and analysts.

Graph and download economic data for Global price of Iron Ore (PIORECRUSDM) from Jan 1990 to Apr 2025 about ore, iron, World, and price.

Iron ore prices are experiencing pressure due to speculation over China's potential steel production control, affecting market dynamics.

China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: S. Africa data was reported at 105.225 USD/Ton in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 107.462 USD/Ton for Feb 2025. China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: S. Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 111.744 USD/Ton from Jan 2008 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 205 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 215.370 USD/Ton in Aug 2021 and a record low of 49.145 USD/Ton in Mar 2016. China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: S. Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Iron Ore and Concentrate Import and Export Price.

Explore the factors influencing iron ore prices in China, including domestic demand from its steel industry, supply chain disruptions, global economic conditions, and market speculation. Learn about the impact of government policies and where to find live pricing updates.

In April 2025, approximately **** million metric tons of crude iron ore was extracted in China. Iron ore mining in China As the world's largest iron ore importing country since 2014, China's iron ore imports amount to over *** billion metric tons every year to meet its demand. Cutbacks in 2014 were likely the result of decreasing iron ore prices around the world, which fell from a high of 168 U.S. dollars per dry metric ton in 2011 to a low of an estimated 55 U.S. dollars in 2015. Iron ore prices have gradually recovered to the levels of 2014, standing at ***** U.S. dollars per dry metric ton as of 2023. China's steel industry Despite iron ore mining cutbacks in China and fluctuating prices, the price of steel, which is made from iron ore, has remained stable. China has remained the world’s largest crude steel producer. Among the twenty leading steelmakers worldwide, eleven are from China. As the largest crude steel producer in the world, Baowu Steel Group is state-owned and is the largest steel company in China. In 2022, Baowu Steel Group generated a revenue of over **** trillion yuan.

China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: Ethiopia data was reported at 12,286.957 USD/Ton in Mar 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,444.444 USD/Ton for Nov 2015. China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: Ethiopia data is updated monthly, averaging 10,050.000 USD/Ton from May 2009 (Median) to Mar 2016, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,286.957 USD/Ton in Mar 2016 and a record low of 4,444.444 USD/Ton in Nov 2015. China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: Ethiopia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Iron Ore and Concentrate Import and Export Price.

Learn about the projected growth of the iron ores and concentrates market in China, driven by increasing demand. Market volume is expected to reach 1,281M tons by 2035.

Iron ore prices dip below $100 amidst China's property market woes pointing to a 33% annual drop, with implications for global trade.

The article discusses the increasing demand for iron ores and concentrates in China, projecting a continued upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecasted to expand with a CAGR of +0.2% in volume terms and +0.4% in value terms from 2024 to 2035, reaching 1,281M tons and $140.9B respectively by the end of 2035.

China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: Zimbabwe data was reported at 18,100.000 USD/Ton in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,087.049 USD/Ton for Oct 2023. China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: Zimbabwe data is updated monthly, averaging 13,043.524 USD/Ton from May 2014 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36,100.000 USD/Ton in Jun 2021 and a record low of 228.333 USD/Ton in Aug 2020. China Import Price: Iron Ore & Concentrate: Africa: Zimbabwe data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PG: Iron Ore and Concentrate Import and Export Price.

Explore the impact of China's underwhelming economic stimulus on iron ore prices, as they slip below $100, affecting global mining and trading operations.

Iron ore prices are rising amid strong demand in China, influenced by US-China trade optimism. Learn about the key market trends and China's role in global mining.

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The Chinese iron ore and steel sectors face economic challenges with declining property investment and fluctuating prices, amid efforts by Beijing to stimulate growth.

China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Iron Ore: 4th Month data was reported at 734.500 RMB/Ton in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 770.500 RMB/Ton for Mar 2025. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Iron Ore: 4th Month data is updated monthly, averaging 699.000 RMB/Ton from Oct 2013 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 139 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,178.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2021 and a record low of 324.000 RMB/Ton in Jan 2016. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Iron Ore: 4th Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dalian Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.