China's iron ore output down 3.8% in January-September 2025

In the January-September period this year, China's iron ore production amounted to 761.429 million metric tons, decreasing by 3.8% year on year, according to China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

In September alone, China's iron ore production totaled 84.267 million metric tons, increasing by 0.6% year on year, while up 3.2% month on month

In September, import iron ore prices moved up first, fluctuating within a limited range later, while they edged down at the end of the given month.

The lowest level of $101/mt during the given month was seen on September 1, while the highest level of $107/mt was observed on September 9