Imported Ore Profits Decline Slightly Amid Rising Port Inventory and Changing Demand Dynamics

Publicado: Jan 6, 2025 10:02
According to the SMM Imported Ore Cost and Profit Table, imported ore profits decreased slightly. As of January 3, SMM monitoring showed that total inventory at 35 ports reached 145.22 million mt, up 240,000 mt WoW and up 25.92 million mt YoY. The daily average port pick-up volume of imported ore was 3.08 million mt, down 47,000 mt WoW but up 140,000 mt YoY. During this period, port arrivals increased. Demand side, pig iron production from steel mills' blast furnaces declined, and the restocking pace was not evident, leading to a slight decrease in port pick-up volume. Overall, port inventory increased slightly this week. Looking ahead to next week, port arrivals are expected to increase slightly. As the year-end approaches, steel mills may accelerate restocking, which could lead to a rise in port pick-up volume and a potential destocking trend in port inventory. This is expected to support spot prices, and imported ore profits may continue to fluctuate.

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