Vale Predicts Global Seaborne Iron Ore Demand Will Reach 1.4 Billion Tons Next Year

Vale Predicts Global Seaborne Iron Ore Demand Will Reach 1.4 Billion Tons Next Year

Vale predicts that global seaborne iron ore demand will reach 1.35 to 1.4 billion tons this year, as future new supply is limited, with prices expected around $50 per ton. Recently, due to declining steel demand in China, spot iron ore prices have fallen below $40, reaching a ten-year low. Despite pressure on global iron ore supply, increasing demand outside of China may offset this. Additionally, the reduction in new supply is one of the key factors.

12/30/2023 Logistics
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