[Domestic Iron Ore Brief Review] Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in the Tangshan Region Expected to Remain Volatile

Published: Jan 8, 2026 17:50

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[Domestic Iron Ore Brief: Iron Ore Concentrate Prices in Tangshan Expected to Remain Volatile] Recently, domestic iron ore concentrate prices in Tangshan rose slightly by 5-10 yuan, with 66% grade iron ore concentrate delivery-to-factory price, tax included, at 985-990 yuan/mt. Yesterday, iron ore futures surged significantly, boosting price confidence among local mines and beneficiation plants. Coupled with tight supply of local iron ore concentrates, sellers are unwilling to accept prices below their expectations.

Recently, prices of domestic iron ore concentrates in Tangshan rose slightly by 5-10 yuan/mt. The delivery-to-factory price, tax included, for 66% grade iron ore concentrates was 985-990 yuan/mt. Yesterday, iron ore futures rose sharply, boosting the pricing confidence of local mines and beneficiation plants. Coupled with relatively tight supply of local iron ore concentrates, sellers were unwilling to sell at prices below their psychological expectations. Buyers still had a strong overall desire to bargain down prices, but steel mills currently hold certain restocking expectations, driving prices upward. However, today, market news indicated that negotiations between domestic and overseas mines have concluded, and iron ore futures began to pull back, which may affect domestic concentrate prices. Overall, it is expected that local iron ore concentrate prices will remain volatile in the short term. [SMM Steel]

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