Why have iron ore prices defied weakening fundamentals to stay firm?

2025-12-25 18:56:37 Winsun Imp. & Exp. Group Co., Ltd. Viewd 28

Source: Mysteel

Supply of imported iron ore cargoes to China has loosened further in recent months with growing carrier arrivals at Chinese ports, while market demand for the steelmaking ingredient is waning due to Chinese mills' reduced hot metal production during the winter lull season.