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[SMM Iron Ore] China Port Inventories Rise Again; Accumulation Seen Across All Four Major Iron Ore Varieties

iconJan 16, 2026 08:25
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According to SMM research, as of January 15th, the total inventory across the 10 ports monitored by SMM stood at 115.69 million tones, a week-on-week increase of 1.05 million tones. Inventory accumulation was observed across all four major iron ore varieties, with lump ore exhibiting a relatively distinct build-up.

According to SMM research, as of January 15th, the total inventory across the 10 ports monitored by SMM stood at 115.69 million tones, a week-on-week increase of 1.05 million tones. Inventory accumulation was observed across all four major iron ore varieties, with lump ore exhibiting a relatively distinct build-up.

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