Market Overview - The total inventory of imported iron ore at 45 national ports is 141.66 million tons, a decrease of 726,200 tons month-on-month [1] - The average daily dispatch volume is 3.24 million tons, an increase of 86,800 tons [1] - The number of vessels in port is 83, an increase of 4 [1] Trading Activity - On May 15, the total iron ore transaction at major national ports was 1.007 million tons, a decrease of 18.33% month-on-month [2] - The forward spot transaction was 1.56 million tons on the same day [2] - Shipping costs from Western Australia to China are $7.38 per ton, an increase of $0.03 per ton; from Brazil to China, the cost is $18.3 per ton, an increase of $0.18 per ton [2] Supply and Demand Analysis - According to Everbright Futures, global shipping volume has slightly decreased, with Australian port repairs reducing, leading to a slight recovery in shipping volume, while Brazilian shipping volume has significantly decreased [3] - The demand side shows one new blast furnace resuming production and four undergoing maintenance, resulting in a decrease in pig iron production by 8,700 tons to 2.4477 million tons [3] - Current iron ore inventory at 47 ports is 147.47 million tons, a decrease of 177,200 tons, while steel mill inventory increased by 21,800 tons to 8.961 million tons [3] Future Outlook - According to Shenyin Wanguo Futures, the raw material supply is expected to remain weak, but there is still room for pig iron production to increase, supported by steel mill profits and strong resumption momentum [4] - Recent global iron ore shipments have decreased, mainly due to disruptions in Australian shipments, with rapid inventory depletion at ports [4] - Mid-term supply-demand imbalance pressure is significant, with expected growth in iron ore shipments in the second half of the year, while short-term lacks clear driving forces [4]
澳洲港口泊位检修减少 铁矿石后期震荡偏弱看待
Jin Tou Wang·2025-05-16 07:14