ASIAN IRON ORE MARKET 2025 REVIEW: Move toward lower specifications, import curbs reshape trade

The Asian iron ore market saw significant changes in 2025, key among them were major Australian producers moving toward lower-grade specifications, while market participants also faced price disruptions due to increased supply amid persistently weak steelmaking margins before levels improved in the second half of the year. Record shipments by producers and buyers penalizing material with lowerThe Asian iron ore market saw significant changes in 2025, key among them were major Australian producers moving toward lower-grade specifications, while market participants also faced price disruptions due to increased supply amid persistently weak steelmaking margins before levels improved in the second half of the year. Record shipments by producers and buyers penalizing material with lowerRead More