[Domestic Iron Ore Brief Review] Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in the Tangshan Region May Rise Slightly

Published: Nov 25, 2025 17:07

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[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Tangshan Region Iron Ore Concentrate Prices May Have Some Upside Potential] Iron ore concentrate prices in the Tangshan region were relatively stable, with the ex-factory price for 66% grade iron ore concentrates on a dry basis, including tax, ranging from 1,015 to 1,020 yuan/mt. As some mines and beneficiation plants approached year-end, their monthly iron ore concentrate production saw a slight increase. However, the overall tight supply situation for iron ore concentrates did not show significant improvement.

Prices for iron ore concentrates in the Tangshan region remained relatively stable, with 66% grade iron ore concentrates quoted at ex-factory prices of 1,015-1,020 yuan/mt on a dry basis, including tax. As some mines and beneficiation plants approached year-end, monthly production of iron ore concentrates saw a slight increase, but the overall tight supply situation for iron ore concentrates did not improve significantly, and supply remained relatively tight. On the demand side, local steel mills continued to face significant profit pressure, and their purchases of iron ore concentrates were mainly based on purchasing as needed. Overall market transactions remained relatively sluggish. Considering the recent strong performance in iron ore futures, which may drive local market sentiment, there is some potential for local iron ore concentrate prices to rise. [SMM Steel]

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