[Domestic Iron Ore Brief Review] Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in the Tangshan Region May Experience Volatility

Published: Dec 4, 2025 17:15

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[Domestic Iron Ore Brief Review: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in the Tangshan Region May Remain Volatile] Iron ore prices in the Tangshan region are relatively stable, with ex-factory prices for Fe66% iron ore concentrates (dry basis, VAT included) ranging from 1,015 to 1,020 yuan per metric ton. Resource availability at mines and beneficiation plants remains relatively tight, providing some support for local iron ore concentrate prices. However, weak procurement demand from steel enterprises has constrained producers' sales pace and dampened purchasing enthusiasm in the trading sector.

The market price of domestic ore in the Tangshan region remained relatively stable, with the ex-factory price for Fe66% iron ore concentrates on a dry basis, including tax, ranging from 1,015 to 1,020 yuan per metric ton. Supply from mines and beneficiation plants remained relatively tight, providing some support for local iron ore concentrate prices. However, weak procurement demand from steel enterprises constrained producers' sales pace and dampened purchasing enthusiasm among traders. The weak supply and demand dynamics in the region were difficult to alleviate, and steel enterprises lacked the impetus to raise purchase prices. Nevertheless, low-priced resources were scarce in the market, leading to a noticeable stalemate. It is expected that local iron ore concentrate prices will maintain a volatile trend in the short term. [SMM Steel]

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