价格高企，库存更高。 经济观察报记者 王雅洁 春节临近，铁矿石市场陷入一场罕见的"反向博弈"。 一边，是居高不下的价格：国际主流基准——62%澳粉价格在2026年2月5日守在102.70美元/吨的近月高 位，未出现明显单边下跌。 另一边，是创纪录的库存。 截至2026年2月5日，全国45个主要港口铁矿石库存达17022.26万吨，47港库存达17758.26万吨，均突破 1.7亿吨关口，攀至近两年新高，且近一周内45港库存环比激增255.73万吨、47港环比激增261.73万吨。 这组数据勾勒出今年春节前市场的反常图景：在历史性高库存的重压下，贸易商手握堆积的货物，却大 多不愿抛售；钢厂必须补库，却坚持集体"抠门"。 "都知道库存高，谁也不想在高位接货。但生产不能停，这个平衡点太难找了。"河北唐山一家钢厂的采 购负责人张向洋道出了行业的普遍焦虑。 一场围绕价格、库存与心理防线的"极限拉扯"已然开场。这不再是简单的节日备货行情，而是一场深度 博弈，其结果将直接影响节后整个黑色产业链的利润与节奏。 高库存 港口，是铁矿石流通的第一现场。 山东日照港的一名业务部经理对记者表示，现在（堆存铁矿石的）场地压力很大，尽管 ...

Core Viewpoint - The iron ore market is experiencing an unusual "reverse game" characterized by high prices and record inventories, leading to a complex interplay between supply and demand dynamics [2][3][5]. Inventory Situation - As of February 5, 2026, iron ore inventories at 45 major ports in China reached 170.22 million tons, with 47 ports totaling 177.58 million tons, both surpassing the 170 million ton mark and hitting a two-year high [3][4]. - The inventory increase is attributed to stable supply from major global mines and a seasonal slowdown in demand as steel mills prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival [8]. Price Dynamics - The price of 62% Australian iron ore remained high at $102.70 per ton as of February 5, 2026, despite the high inventory levels [2]. - The market is characterized by a standoff where buyers are reluctant to purchase at high prices due to the inventory situation, while sellers, particularly those with higher-cost inventory, are hesitant to sell at lower prices [12][24]. Steel Mills' Strategies - Steel mills are facing pressure to manage procurement carefully, balancing the risk of inventory devaluation against the need to ensure raw material availability during production [14][15]. - The procurement strategies have shifted towards risk management, utilizing long-term contracts and futures to stabilize costs and mitigate price volatility [16][18]. Market Outlook - The iron ore market is expected to experience a phase of supply surplus, particularly in the second half of 2026, as new capacities come online, which may limit price increases [20]. - The interplay between steel mill production rates and inventory replenishment will significantly influence short-term price movements, with expectations of price fluctuations rather than a clear upward trend [25].