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Iron Ore Prices in the United States

U.S. Iron Ore Import Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the iron ore price per ton amounted to $208.7 (CIF, US), with an increase of 5.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 an increase of 17% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $214.2 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Canada ($227.0 per ton), while the price for Sweden ($193.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Iron Ore Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was iron ores and concentrates, agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) ($209.5 per ton), while the price for iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated stood at $181.1 per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by iron ore and concentrate, agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) (+0.8%).

U.S. Iron Ore Imports

In August 2022, approximately 452K tons of iron ores and concentrates were imported into the United States; waning by -18.3% against July 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 when imports increased by 56% m-o-m.

In value terms, iron ore imports contracted to $94M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 50% against the previous month.

U.S. Iron Ore Imports by Type

In August 2022, iron ores and concentrates, agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) (439K tons) was the main type of iron ore supplied to the United States, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated (13K tons), with a 3% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of iron ores and concentrates, agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) totaled -7.3%.

In value terms, iron ores and concentrates, agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) ($92M) constituted the largest type of iron ore supplied to the United States, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated ($2.4M), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

U.S. Iron Ore Imports by Country

Sweden (186K tons), Canada (184K tons) and Brazil (79K tons) were the main suppliers of iron ore imports to the United States, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Canada ($42M), Sweden ($36M) and Brazil ($16M) constituted the largest iron ore suppliers to the United States, together comprising 99% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +10.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron ore market in the U.S.. 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 07101000 - Iron ores and concentrates (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
Prodcom 07101010 -
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024