China Steel Prices, News and Analysis
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Daily China Steel Prices
| Date | Avg. Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2025 |  |
-1.03 |
| 04/11/2025 | |
-0.73 |
| 03/11/2025 | |
-0.29 |
| 02/11/2025 | |
0.0 |
| 01/11/2025 | |
0.0 |
| 31/10/2025 | |
-0.15 |
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Weekly China Steel Prices
| Week / Year | Avg. Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| W44/2025 | |
+2.21% |
| W43/2025 | |
-1.28% |
| W42/2025 | |
+0.14% |
| W41/2025 | |
+2.08% |
| W40/2025 | |
-0.39% |
China Steel Price Index
| Week | Avg | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 29/09/2025 | |
-1.230 |
| 06/10/2025 | |
0.000 |
| 13/10/2025 | |
-0.940 |
| 20/10/2025 | |
-1.050 |
| 27/10/2025 | |
0.960 |
Iron Ore Prices
Iron ore is mainly used for making steel while the rest of it includes various materials which are preferred by some building applications. Iron blue, black iron oxide, radioactive and powdered iron are some of the most commonly known utilization areas. All of them have their own quality and resistance degrees in the manufacture of steel products. According to features of iron ore, there are different ranges of trade value in terms of global market. Iron ore price amounts change throughout types of ore, manufacturing companies and trade movements. Considering the characteristics of iron ore, from medicine to cosmetics, there are many areas in which iron ore is used in large scales. Therefore iron ore is accepted as one of the most significant resources globally. Top countries that manufacture iron ore worldwide are Australia, Brazil and China. Besides, most developed countries such as Canada and Russia also take places on the top list.
Annual Iron Ore Price Chart
| Year | Iron ore (62%) ($/mt CFR China) | Ex-Brazil iron ore (65%) ($/mt CFR China) | BPI ($/mt FOB Russian Black Sea port) |
| 2019 | $ 90.8 | $ 104.1 | $ 328.1 |
| 2020 | $ 109.1 | $ 122.9 | $ 345.9 |
| 2021 | $ 157.7 | $ 183.9 | $ 547.9 |
| 2022 | $ 120.5 | $ 139.5 | $ 477.4 |
| 2023 | $ 120 | $ 132.3 | $ 379.1 |
Today Iron Ore Prices
Nowadays, the global construction industry focuses on some main materials such as steel, iron ore and scraps. These materials are mostly provided by countries that have a big share of the steel trade market with high manufacturing facilities. While China and Australia take a place in top 3, there are multiple successful countries responding to the market iron ore demands. Iron ore demands are generally shaped by need of building and other utilization materials. Market demands also determine the rates of iron ore daily prices towards import and export movements. Today iron ore prices show that daily change with average iron ore value per manufacturing company. For investors and companies who are interested in trade movements need to consider iron ore prices towards global market demands. All ups and downs regarding iron ore prices are able to transform and become more profitable when the right approach is taken. In order to follow a profitable approach, there are various guidances showing the iron ore potential through some significant analysis. Yearly and monthly approximate iron ore values are shown in forecasting platforms with tables. Daily iron ore prices can be tracked by these guidelines which are also called indexes.
Iron Ore Index
One of the most profitable ores is iron that is commonly preferred as construction material as well as medicine and biochemical research industries. With a wide range of utilization areas, iron ore has a significant market share in terms of manufacturing countries such as Brazil. To understand dynamics of iron ore trade, it is important to evaluate dynamics of global market motion through iron demands. One of the best practical ways to appraise investment opportunities for iron ore is indexes where iron ore market analysis is. Market analysis generally consists of export and import data of iron ore besides with timeline and location. Time periods show daily, weekly, monthly and yearly estimated data that help to define which iron ore products are more beneficial to be invested. In addition to time frames, there are iron ore analysis from previous periods which support to optimize risk and profit balance for countries and investors.