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Singapore: Iron Ore Market 2021

Iron Ore Market Size in Singapore

After four years of growth, the Singaporean iron ore market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Iron Ore Production in Singapore

In value terms, iron ore production fell to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Iron Ore Exports

Exports from Singapore

Iron ore exports from Singapore declined markedly to X tons in 2019, waning by -X% compared with 2018 figures. In general, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, iron ore exports dropped significantly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for iron ore exports from Singapore, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia stood at -X%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for iron ore exports from Singapore.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average iron ore export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Indonesia.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Indonesia amounted to -X% per year.

Iron Ore Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2019, supplies from abroad of iron ores decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, iron ore imports fell sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest iron ore supplier to Singapore, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, iron ore imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at +X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron ore to Singapore, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average iron ore import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron ores in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of iron ore consumption, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, iron ore consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, eightfold. Australia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.1% share.

What are the largest producers of iron ores in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of iron ore production in 2019 were Australia, Brazil and China, with a combined 70% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of iron ores to Singapore?

In value terms, South Africa constituted the largest supplier of iron ore to Singapore, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden, with a 20% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of iron ores from Singapore?

In value terms, Indonesia remains the key foreign market for iron ore exports from Singapore.

What is the average export price for iron ores in Singapore?

The average iron ore export price stood at $255 per ton in 2019, declining by -16.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron ores in Singapore?

In 2019, the average iron ore import price amounted to $242 per ton, with an increase of 60% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron ore market in Singapore. 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 2025.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Singapore
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

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
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
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