Commodity Briefing Service - Iron Ore
[REPORT]: China's import appetite remains insatiable

By Maximilian Court and Sanjay Saraf | Commodity Briefing Service: Iron Ore - July 2017

In its inaugural Commodity Briefing Service (CBS) report on iron ore, S&P Global Market Intelligence examines the prevailing iron ore market conditions.

Seaborne imports of iron ore to China have remained strong, supporting prices for 62% Fe products. Imports rose 16% year on year in June 2017, to 94.4 million tonnes (Mt), with exports from Australia being a significant driver, at 63.4 Mt. This represented quite an impressive increase in exports during a month that typically sees some seasonal slowdown. The rise in prices - in spite of this increased supply - underscores the current strength in China's steelmaking market, with new record daily production rates being posted.

S&P Global Market Intelligence expects iron ore prices to remain at relatively elevated levels through Q3 2017, as Chinese steel making continues apace and the country's appetite for imports absorbs short-term increases in global ore production. The iron ore price has averaged US$66/dmt CFR in July so far, based on S&P Global Platts IODEX. There appears to be little to suggest significant near-term weakness for mid-to-high grade iron ores. We do, however, assess risks to be skewed to the downside. Hence, our Q3 average price expectation is slightly lower than prevailing levels, at US$63/t.
This newly released iron ore market report is an addition to the Monthly Commodity Briefing Service series of reports which cover copper, nickel and zinc.

The 12-page iron ore market report provides valuable insight into:

  • Iron ore market and price developments 
  • Global iron ore supply, demand and price forecast
  • Iron ore prices, stocks and premia
  • Analysis on how China and the"Big Four" contributed to H1 2017 production
  • How global macroeconomics factors are impacting the iron ore market
  • Market indicators
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