MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (December 11)

In November, China imported 110.54 million tons of iron ore and concentrates, declined 769,000 tons MoM, a decrease of 0.7% MoM. Cumulative imports from January to November totaled 1.139202 billion tons, up 1.4% YoY.

Iron ore experienced a weak and volatile trend today, with the main contract I2605 closing at 760.5, down by 1.43% compared to the previous trading day. Traders adjusted their shipments according to market conditions,

Today, iron ore futures were in the doldrums, with the most-traded contract I2601 closing at 799.5, down 0.19% from the previous trading day. Traders sold goods following market trends; steel mills purchased as needed.

Iron ore futures continued to climb today, with the most-traded contract I2601 hitting a high of 803.5 and finally settling at 801, up 1.14% slightly from the previous trading day. Traders showed high enthusiasm for selling,

Today, the Dce experienced a high-level retreat, with the main contract I2601 settling at 794, down 0.19% compared to the previous trading day. Traders followed market trends in selling, while steel mills reduced inquiries and showed moderate purchasing interest.

To better serve our customers and enhance the efficiency of the SMM database, we will be optimizing and adjusting certain iron ore data. This adjustment primarily concerns the iron ore spot price section, with details as follows:1. Discontinued Data

To better serve our customers and improve the efficiency of the SMM database, we have optimized and adjusted the positions of certain data.1. Adjustments have been made to the sequence of some port departure and arrival indicators under "Ferrous Metals Shipping Data - Iron Ore."The indicator "Port Arrivals - Iron Ore Global Main Ports to China Volume (61 Ports)" has been moved to: "Port Departures - Iron Ore Global Main Ports to China Volume (61 Ports)."2. New Additions:Ferrous Metals Shipping Data - Iron Ore - Port Departures - Volume to China - Country-Specific Volume to ChinaFerrous Metals Shipping Data - Iron Ore - Port Departures - Number of Iron Ore Departure Vessels - Country-Specific Departures

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