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View PricingBrazil Sees 17% Drop in Iron Ore Price to $69.1 per Ton Following Two Months of Decline
Brazil Iron Ore Export Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the iron ore price amounted to $69.1 per ton (FOB, Brazil), reducing by -16.9% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 14% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $96.2 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In June 2023, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($84.0 per ton) and Japan ($75.0 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($66.0 per ton) and Bahrain ($66.0 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Iron Ore in Brazil (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| South Korea | 117 | 102 | 103 | 105 | 91.0 | 70.0 | 83.0 | 78.0 | 101 | 86.0 | 99.0 | 96.0 | 84.0 |
| Japan | 114 | 93.0 | 100 | 78.0 | 72.0 | 67.0 | 67.0 | 77.0 | 85.0 | 100 | 104 | 89.0 | 75.0 |
| Oman | 100 | 87.0 | 75.0 | 73.0 | 69.0 | 66.0 | 62.0 | 75.0 | 85.0 | 88.0 | 91.0 | 84.0 | 70.0 |
| Malaysia | 93.0 | 95.0 | 78.0 | 79.0 | 67.0 | 66.0 | 63.0 | 75.0 | 85.0 | 88.0 | 91.0 | 89.0 | 70.0 |
| Bahrain | 128 | 117 | 117 | 112 | 90.0 | 86.0 | 91.0 | 94.0 | 93.0 | 92.0 | 104 | 105 | 66.0 |
| China | 91.0 | 82.0 | 71.0 | 70.0 | 64.0 | 62.0 | 58.0 | 68.0 | 77.0 | 82.0 | 83.0 | 77.0 | 66.0 |
| Average | 96.2 | 89.1 | 77.2 | 76.4 | 68.8 | 66.9 | 64.6 | 73.7 | 84.4 | 88.1 | 88.2 | 83.2 | 69.1 |
Brazil Iron Ore Exports
In June 2023, the amount of iron ores and concentrates exported from Brazil dropped modestly to 34M tons, reducing by -2% against May 2023 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when exports increased by 41% m-o-m.
In value terms, iron ore exports dropped dramatically to $2.4B (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when exports increased by 33% month-to-month.
Brazil Iron Ore Exports by Country
China (26M tons) was the main destination for iron ore exports from Brazil, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, iron ore exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (2.2M tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (900K tons), with a 2.6% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+3.2% per month) and Japan (-1.0% per month).
In value terms, China ($1.7B) remains the key foreign market for iron ore exports from Brazil, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($156M), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 2.8% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+0.7% per month) and Japan (-4.4% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron ore market in Brazil. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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LIST OF TABLES
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LIST OF FIGURES
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
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- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
