Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the trends in China's iron ore industry, indicating a slight increase in production for November 2025, while the cumulative production for the year shows a decline compared to the previous year [1]. Group 1: Industry Overview - In November 2025, China's iron ore raw ore production reached 83.03 million tons, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.7% [1]. - From January to November 2025, the cumulative production of iron ore in China was 923.62 million tons, reflecting a decrease of 2.8% compared to the same period in the previous year [1]. Group 2: Companies Mentioned - The report lists several companies involved in the iron ore sector, including Hebei Iron and Steel Resources, Hainan Mining, Jinling Mining, Dazhong Mining, Western Mining, Ansteel, Taiyuan Iron and Steel, Baotou Steel, Benxi Steel, and Jiuquan Iron and Steel [1]. Group 3: Research and Analysis - The report is based on data from the National Bureau of Statistics and is compiled by Zhiyan Consulting, a leading industry consulting firm in China, which specializes in providing in-depth industry research reports and tailored consulting services [1].

Report Industry Investment Ratings No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the report. Core Views of the Report The report offers a comprehensive analysis of various commodities in the futures market, including precious metals, base metals, energy, agricultural products, and more. It presents the current market trends, fundamental data, and macro - industry news for each commodity, along with short - term and medium - term outlooks and trading suggestions [2][10][30]. Summary by Commodity Category Precious Metals - **Gold**: Safe - haven sentiment has rebounded. The prices of domestic and international gold futures and spot have increased. ETF holdings have decreased slightly. Market sentiment has been affected by factors such as the US economic data and geopolitical tensions [2][6]. - **Silver**: It is testing new highs again. Both domestic and international silver prices have risen significantly, with strong performance in the night - trading session [2][6]. - **Platinum**: ETF holdings have continued to flow out, and the price is in a range - bound oscillation [2][25]. - **Palladium**: After rising to a high, the price has fallen back. Attention should be paid to the price transmission related to tariffs [2][25]. Base Metals - **Copper**: The demand expectation has strengthened, and the price has increased. The production of a major copper smelter has increased, and the US economic data has also had an impact on the market [2][10]. - **Zinc**: It is running strongly. The inventory has decreased, and the price has been supported [2][13]. - **Lead**: The overseas inventory has decreased, which supports the price [2][16]. - **Tin**: It is oscillating and strengthening. The inventory has decreased, and the price has shown an upward trend [2][19]. - **Aluminum**: The center of gravity has significantly moved up. The prices of electrolytic aluminum, alumina, and aluminum alloy have all shown different degrees of increase [2][22]. - **Nickel**: There is a game between industrial and secondary funds, and the price is in a wide - range oscillation [2][29]. - **Stainless Steel**: The price of ferronickel has lifted the oscillation center, and the market is gaming the Indonesian policy [2][30]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil - related**: The geopolitical conflict between the US and Venezuela has fermented, and the short - term international energy prices may be strong, which has an impact on related products such as methanol and fuel oil [98][99]. - **Methanol**: It is expected to be strong in the short term. The geopolitical conflict and the expected improvement of port inventory support the price, but the MTO fundamentals are weak [99]. - **Urea**: The price is expected to correct in the short term but remain strong in the medium term. The agricultural demand provides support [103][104]. - **PTA**: It is unilaterally strong. The future supply and demand are expected to be weak, but the current low - inventory de - stocking situation supports the price [65]. - **MEG**: It is short - term strong in a rebound. The supply pressure has been relieved, and the price has support at a low level [66]. - **Rubber**: It is in a wide - range oscillation. The raw material prices of tires have risen, which has affected the cost and profit of the tire industry [67][71]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: It is oscillating at a high level. The raw material price and inventory have an impact on the market [73][74]. - **LLDPE**: The standard product production ratio remains low, and the import profit has been significantly repaired. The market is affected by factors such as raw materials and demand [76][77]. - **PP**: Propylene is stronger than ethylene, and there is a strong expectation of PDH maintenance in the first quarter. The market is affected by cost and demand [79][80]. - **Caustic Soda**: It is oscillating weakly. The market is in a pattern of high production and high inventory [81][83]. - **Paper Pulp**: It is in a wide - range oscillation. The supply and demand fundamentals have not improved substantially, and attention should be paid to factors such as capital trends [86][89]. - **Glass**: The price of the original sheet is stable. The domestic float glass price has shown minor fluctuations [92][93]. Agricultural Products - **Soybean - related**: The price of soybeans and related products is affected by factors such as the US USDA report and Chinese procurement. The market is waiting for the release of the report [160][162]. - **Corn**: Attention should be paid to the spot market. The price of corn has shown minor fluctuations, and the market is affected by factors such as supply and demand and policies [163][165]. - **Sugar**: It is in a narrow - range consolidation. The global sugar supply and demand situation and import and export policies have an impact on the market [167][168]. - **Cotton**: It is waiting for the end of the adjustment. The cotton spot price has declined slightly, and the downstream demand is weak [172][173]. - **Eggs**: The sentiment in the far - month contracts has weakened [176]. - **Hogs**: There is a negative feedback in demand, and the supply is expected to increase. The price of hogs has shown minor fluctuations [179]. - **Peanuts**: It is oscillating. The spot price of peanuts has shown minor fluctuations, and the market is affected by factors such as supply and demand [182][183]. Shipping - **Container Freight Index (European Line)**: It may be strong in a short - term oscillation. The 02 long positions and 04 short positions should be reduced appropriately. The market is affected by factors such as shipping capacity, demand, and policies [126][135].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Core Viewpoints - No relevant content provided Summary by Related Catalog Spot Market - Newman powder price is 814, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 9, and its import profit is 11.35 [1] - PB powder price is 822, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14 [1] - Mac powder price is 824, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14, and its import profit is 45.15 [1] - Jinbuba powder price is 775, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14, and its import profit is 37.25 [1] - Mixed powder price is 756, with a daily change of 6 and a weekly change of 16, and its import profit is -1.51 [1] - Super special powder price is 701, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 21, and its import profit is -0.71 [1] - Carajás powder price is 915, with a daily change of 2 and a weekly change of 30, and its import profit is -13.68 [1] - Brazilian blend price is 863, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 5, and its import profit is 5.29 [1] - IOC6 Brazilian coarse powder price is 786, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14 [1] - SSFG Brazilian coarse powder price is 791, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14 [1] - Ukrainian concentrate price is 907, with a daily change of 2 and a weekly change of 29 [1] - 61% Indian powder price is 764, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14 [1] - Karara concentrate price is 907, with a daily change of 2 and a weekly change of 25 [1] - Roy Hill powder price is 809, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14, and its import profit is 51.24 [1] - KUMBA powder price is 881, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 14 [1] - 57% Indian powder price is 636, with a daily change of 1 and a weekly change of 21 [1] - Atlas powder price is 751, with a daily change of 6 and a weekly change of 16 [1] - Tangshan iron concentrate price is 976, with a daily change of -6 and a weekly change of -6 [1] Futures Market - i2601 contract price is 852.0, with a daily change of -6.0 and a weekly change of 47.0, and its monthly spread is -59.0 [1] - i2605 contract price is 814.5, with a daily change of 1.5 and a weekly change of 25.0, and its monthly spread is 37.5 [1] - i2609 contract price is 793.0, with a daily change of 1.0 and a weekly change of 24.5, and its monthly spread is 21.5 [1] - FE01 contract price is 107.85, with a daily change of -1.00 and a weekly change of 2.30, and its monthly spread is -3.01 [1] - FE05 contract price is 106.76, with a daily change of -1.19 and a weekly change of 2.50, and its monthly spread is 1.09 [1] - FE09 contract price is 104.84, with a daily change of -1.17 and a weekly change of 2.53, and its monthly spread is 1.92 [1]

Group 1: Steel Market Overview - Rebar production increased by 28,200 tons week-on-week to 1.9104 million tons, but decreased by 83,700 tons year-on-year [3][16] - Social inventory of rebar rose by 75,200 tons week-on-week to 2.9018 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 21,300 tons [3][16] - Factory inventory of rebar increased by 85,600 tons week-on-week to 1.4793 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 223,900 tons [3][16] - Rebar demand fell by 25,480 tons week-on-week to 1.7496 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 150,900 tons [3][16] - Overall supply and demand data for rebar is weak, with inventory entering an accumulation phase [3][16] Group 2: Hot Rolled Coil Market - Hot rolled coil production increased by 10,000 tons week-on-week to 3.0551 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 16,200 tons [4][17] - Social inventory of hot rolled coil rose by 21,700 tons week-on-week to 2.9081 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 580,600 tons [4][17] - Factory inventory of hot rolled coil decreased by 50,000 tons week-on-week to 773,200 tons, a year-on-year increase of 1,700 tons [4][17] - Demand for hot rolled coil fell by 24,300 tons week-on-week to 3.0834 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 72,500 tons [4][17] Group 3: Iron Ore Market - Iron water production increased by 20,700 tons week-on-week to 2.296 million tons [5][18] - Global iron ore shipment volumes from Australia and Brazil decreased significantly, with Australia shipping 19.396 million tons, down 1.741 million tons week-on-week [5][18] - Port inventory of imported iron ore rose by 3.2265 million tons week-on-week to 170.4444 million tons [5][18] - Steel mill inventory of imported iron ore increased by 430,000 tons, mainly in North China, East China, and along the Yangtze River [5][18] Group 4: Coke Market - Coke prices in various regions decreased by 50-55 yuan/ton, while some prices increased by 30 yuan/ton [7][20] - Demand for coke remains weak, with rebar demand falling significantly [7][20] - Independent coke enterprises increased daily production by 850 tons, while steel mills' daily coke production increased by 50 tons [7][20] - Total coke inventory increased by 2,200 tons, with independent coke enterprises reducing inventory by 45,300 tons [7][20] Group 5: Scrap Steel Market - Scrap steel prices increased by 9.6 yuan/ton to 2,187.4 yuan/ton [9][22] - Daily average scrap steel arrival at steel mills decreased to 476,000 tons, a week-on-week decrease of 7,600 tons [10][23] - Scrap steel demand fell, with daily consumption decreasing to 505,000 tons [10][23] - Long-process steel mills' scrap steel inventory increased by 16,900 tons to 3.16 million tons [10][23] Group 6: Ferroalloy Market - Manganese silicon production decreased by 1.39% week-on-week to 191,000 tons [11][24] - Demand for manganese silicon remains limited, with major northern steel mills not actively purchasing [11][24] - Inventory levels remain high, with a week-on-week decrease of 11,000 tons to 382,500 tons [11][24] Group 7: Silicon Iron Market - Silicon iron production increased by 0.2% week-on-week to 99,100 tons, remaining at a five-year low [12][25] - Demand for silicon iron is limited, with consumption levels at historical lows [12][25] - Inventory increased by 4,550 tons week-on-week to 68,910 tons [12][25]

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report Steel - The latest inventory of the five major steel products has started to accumulate. With the weakening demand, the pressure of inventory accumulation increases, especially for rebar and wire rods. The supply pressure is gradually rising as steel mills resume production with the repair of profits. The total apparent demand of the five major steel products has decreased significantly, and the terminal consumption will continue to decline in the off - season. The supply of rebar shows a low - level recovery trend, while the downstream construction consumption weakens. The supply - demand contradiction in the industry will gradually accumulate. The steel price is expected to continue to fluctuate mainly due to the support of macro - policies and cost, but the weak demand still suppresses the market [8]. Iron Ore - Overseas iron ore shipments have slightly declined after the year - end rush. The market expects limited incremental shipments in the first quarter due to seasonal factors. However, the previous shipments have turned into domestic arrivals, and the port inventory still has the pressure of accumulation, with the current port inventory reaching a new high in recent years. On the demand side, the molten iron output continues to rise in the short term, and steel mills continue to replenish stocks slightly. Overall, the supply - demand pattern of iron ore is relatively loose, but the market expects that the winter storage replenishment of steel mills may accelerate, providing some support for the ore price in the short term [10]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Weekly Views and Strategies Rebar - **Inventory**: The inventory of the five major steel products starts to accumulate, with rebar and wire rods having a large accumulation amplitude [8]. - **Supply**: As steel profits recover, some steel mills resume production, molten iron output rises, and finished product output increases slightly [8]. - **Demand**: The total apparent demand of the five major steel products declines, terminal consumption weakens in the off - season, and speculative demand is limited [8]. - **View**: The supply of rebar shows a low - level recovery, while demand weakens, and the supply - demand contradiction accumulates. The steel price is expected to fluctuate mainly [8]. - **Strategy**: The 2605 contract of rebar is expected to fluctuate in the range of 3100 - 3200 [8]. Iron Ore - **Supply**: The global iron ore shipments have decreased, while domestic arrivals have increased. From December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the total global iron ore shipments were 3213.7 tons, a decrease of 463.4 tons compared with the previous period [10]. - **Demand**: As of January 9, 2026, the blast furnace operating rate and molten iron output of 247 steel mills have increased [10]. - **Inventory**: The port inventory of iron ore continues to increase, and the steel mill inventory has also increased [10]. - **View**: The supply - demand pattern of iron ore is relatively loose, but the expected winter storage replenishment of steel mills provides short - term support for the ore price [10]. - **Strategy**: The 2605 contract of iron ore is expected to operate in the range of 800 - 850 [10]. 3.2 Spot and Futures Market - As of January 9, 2026, the RB2605 contract of rebar closed at 3144 yuan/ton, and the HC2605 contract of hot - rolled coil closed at 3294 yuan/ton. The Shanghai rebar main - contract basis was 146 yuan/ton, and the Shanghai hot - rolled coil main - contract basis was - 24 yuan/ton [23]. 3.3 Demand Side - The apparent consumption and trading volume of steel products are presented in relevant charts, showing the consumption and trading situation of rebar, hot - rolled coil, wire rod, cold - rolled coil, medium - thick plate, etc. The total apparent demand of the five major steel products has decreased [12]. 3.4 Inventory Side - The inventory of rebar, hot - rolled coil, wire rod, cold - rolled coil, medium - thick plate, etc. is presented in relevant charts. The inventory of the five major steel products has started to accumulate, with rebar and wire rods having a large accumulation amplitude [8][12]. 3.5 Supply Side - **Steel Output**: The output of rebar, hot - rolled coil, medium - thick plate, wire rod, cold - rolled coil, etc. is presented in relevant charts. With the recovery of steel profits, the output of finished products has increased slightly [8][12]. - **Steel Mill Profit**: The profitability of steel mills is presented in relevant charts, with the profitability rate of 247 steel mills at 37.66%, a decrease of 0.44% compared with the previous week [10][12]. - **Blast Furnace Steel Mill**: The blast furnace operating rate and capacity utilization rate of 247 steel mills are presented in relevant charts, showing an increase [10][12]. - **Electric Arc Furnace Steel Mill**: The operating rate and capacity utilization rate of 90 independent electric furnaces are presented in relevant charts, showing an increase [12]. - **Molten Iron and Scrap Steel**: The molten iron output and scrap steel consumption are presented in relevant charts, with the molten iron output increasing [12]. 3.6 Raw Material - Iron Ore - **Global Shipment**: From December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the total global iron ore shipments were 3213.7 tons, a decrease of 463.4 tons compared with the previous period [10][145]. - **Australia - Brazil Shipment**: The total iron ore shipments from 19 ports in Australia and Brazil were 2666.5 tons, a decrease of 317.2 tons compared with the previous period. Australian shipments decreased by 165.7 tons, and Brazilian shipments decreased by 151.5 tons [10][149]. - **Arrival Volume**: From December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the total arrival volume at 47 ports in China was 2824.7 tons, an increase of 96.9 tons compared with the previous period; the total arrival volume at 45 ports was 2756.4 tons, an increase of 155.0 tons; the total arrival volume at six northern ports was 1512.9 tons, an increase of 182.3 tons [10][162]. - **Port Inventory**: As of January 9, 2026, the total imported iron ore inventory at 47 ports was 17044.44 tons, an increase of 322.65 tons compared with the previous period. The inventory of steel mills also increased [10][166]. - **Steel Mill Inventory**: The total imported iron ore inventory of national steel mills was 8989.59 tons, an increase of 43.05 tons compared with the previous period. The daily consumption of imported ore increased, and the inventory - consumption ratio decreased [10][182].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core View The pricing of iron ore has deviated from supply - demand fundamentals, and is strongly supported by macro factors. Although overseas supply has weakened marginally and domestic demand has rebounded, the pricing of black commodities and iron ore is still driven by the upward macro risk appetite and capital's pursuit of commodities. In the short - term, supported by macro expectations, iron ore prices may continue to fluctuate at high levels [3][5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Supply - **Mainstream Mines**: At the beginning of the year, shipments and freight rates of mainstream mines have both declined. There are also news disturbances regarding the acceptance of Jinbuba ore and the pricing indices used by Rio Tinto and FMG at the beginning of the year. For example, global shipments were 3213.7 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 463.4 million tons; Australian shipments were 1874.0 million tons, a decrease of 165.7 million tons; Brazilian shipments were 792.5 million tons, a decrease of 151.5 million tons [4][5][16]. - **Non - mainstream Mines**: Shipments from Ukraine are expected to resume in 2026 according to shipping schedules. Shipments from countries like India, Peru, Canada, and South Africa also show different trends [20]. - **Domestic Mines**: After the New Year's Day, the operation rate in the southwest region has significantly increased [29]. 3.2 Demand - **Downstream Demand**: The marginal change in downstream demand is small, generally in line with market expectations. There may be a pre - Spring Festival restocking drive, and the molten iron output has rebounded on a week - on - week basis. The 247 - enterprise molten iron output was 229.50 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 2.07 million tons [5][32]. - **Substitution Effect of Scrap Steel**: The price trends of iron ore and scrap steel have diverged again, and the scrap - iron price difference continues to narrow [35]. 3.3 Inventory Port inventories remain at a high level. The 45 - port imported ore inventory was 16275.3 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 304.4 million tons [4][39]. 3.4 Downstream Profits The futures market profits of downstream products continue to be weak [43]. 3.5 Spot Category Price Differences The price of imported PB fines remains relatively strong [47]. 3.6 Futures Market Spreads - **Inter - month Spread**: The 5 - 9 spread is slightly lower than the same period last year, and the market is still waiting for a driving force to widen [51]. - **Basis**: The basis has weakened and returned to the level of the same period last year [56]. 3.7 Contract Performance The price performance of the main 05 contract remains strong, closing at 820.50 yuan/ton. The open interest was 639,900 lots, a week - on - week increase of 46,500 lots; the average daily trading volume was 341,300 lots, a week - on - week increase of 6,400 lots [9]. 3.8 Spot Price Performance The prices of medium - grade iron ore have shown strength again. For example, the price of PB fines in Qingdao Port increased from 802 yuan/ton last week to 826 yuan/ton this week [10][11].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report The market sentiment drove the mid - week rally of black - series commodities. The upside of iron ore prices is constrained by high inventory and expectations of loose supply, while the downside is supported by restocking expectations. In the short term, iron ore prices are expected to fluctuate at relatively high levels. The subsequent focus should be on steel mills' restocking and hot metal production rhythms. As overseas shipments enter the off - season and hot metal production resumes, the supply - demand balance is expected to improve marginally. However, market sentiment has entered an unstable stage, increasing volatility risks, so operations should be cautious with attention to position control [11][14]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Week - on - Week Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - Supply: Global iron ore shipments totaled 3.2137 billion tons, a week - on - week decrease of 463,400 tons. Shipments from Australia and Brazil totaled 2.7427 billion tons, down 316,900 tons. Australian shipments were 1.9396 billion tons, down 174,100 tons, and those to China were 1.6153 billion tons, down 252,300 tons. Brazilian shipments were 803,200 tons, down 142,700 tons. The arrival volume at 47 Chinese ports was 2.8247 billion tons, up 96,900 tons; at 45 ports, it was 2.7564 billion tons, up 155,000 tons [11]. - Demand: The daily average hot metal output was 229,500 tons, an increase of 2,070 tons from last week. The blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate was 86.04%, up 0.78 percentage points. The steel mill profitability rate was 37.66%, down 0.44 percentage points [11]. - Inventory: The total inventory of imported iron ore at 47 national ports was 17.04444 billion tons, up 322,650 tons. The daily average port clearance volume was 336,960 tons, down 3,250 tons. Port inventories continued to accumulate and were higher than the same period in previous years. Steel mills' imported ore inventories increased but remained at a low level, indicating some restocking demand [11]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - Spreads: The PB - Super Special powder spread was 125 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan/ton compared to before the holiday. The Carajás - PB powder spread was 80 yuan/ton, down 2 yuan/ton. The Carajás - Jinbuba powder spread was 139 yuan/ton, up 2 yuan/ton. The ((Carajás + Super Special powder)/2 - PB powder) spread was - 22.5 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan/ton [19][22]. - Feed Ratios and Scrap Steel: The pellet feed ratio was 14.66%, down 0.03 percentage points. The lump ore feed ratio was 12.2%, up 0.26 percentage points. The sinter feed ratio was 73.14%, down 0.24 percentage points. The Tangshan scrap steel price was 2,155 yuan/ton, unchanged. The Zhangjiagang scrap steel price was 2,090 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton [25]. - Profits: The steel mill profitability rate was 37.66%, down 0.44 percentage points from last week. The PB powder import profit was 14.45 yuan/wet ton [28]. 3.3 Inventory - 45 - port Imported Iron Ore Inventory: The inventory was 16.27526 billion tons, up 304,370 tons. Pellet inventory was 344,790 tons, up 2,790 tons. Iron concentrate powder inventory was 1.46277 billion tons, up 146,590 tons. Lump ore inventory was 2.11538 billion tons, down 17,650 tons. Australian ore port inventory was 7.18534 billion tons, up 98,190 tons. Brazilian ore port inventory was 5.6639 billion tons, up 92,650 tons [35][38][41]. - Steel Mills' Imported Iron Ore Inventory: The inventory of 247 steel mills was 8.98959 billion tons, up 43,050 tons from last week [45]. 3.4 Supply Side - Overseas Shipments: The volume of Australian ore shipped to China via 19 ports was 1.5538 billion tons, down 248,500 tons week - on - week. Brazilian shipments were 792,500 tons, down 151,500 tons. Rio Tinto's shipments to China were 549,900 tons, down 146,400 tons. BHP's shipments to China were 496,400 tons, down 17,000 tons. Vale's shipments were 562,500 tons, down 72,700 tons. FMG's shipments to China were 276,600 tons, down 158,100 tons [50][53][56]. - Arrival and Non - mainstream Imports: The arrival volume at 45 ports was 2.7564 billion tons, up 155,000 tons week - on - week. In November, China's non - Australian and non - Brazilian iron ore imports were 1.90041 billion tons, down 84,500 tons month - on - month [59]. - Domestic Mines: The domestic mine capacity utilization rate was 58.41%, up 2.96 percentage points. The daily average output of iron concentrate powder was 45,650 tons, up 2,320 tons [65]. 3.5 Demand Side - Hot Metal Production and Capacity Utilization: The domestic daily average hot metal output was 229,500 tons, up 2,070 tons from last week. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate was 86.04%, up 0.78 percentage points [70]. - Port Clearance and Steel Mills' Consumption: The daily average port clearance volume of iron ore at 45 ports was 323,270 tons, down 1,940 tons. The daily consumption of imported iron ore by 247 steel mills was 283,280 tons, up 2,610 tons week - on - week [73]. 3.6 Basis As of January 9, the calculated iron ore BRBF basis was 50.27 yuan/ton, and the basis rate was 5.81% [78].

Report Title Market Expectations Fluctuate, Treat Iron Ore Prices at High Levels with a Bearish Outlook Report Industry Investment Rating Not provided Core Viewpoints - This week, iron ore prices trended strongly, mainly driven by macro - sentiment and capital, with the previous sharp rise in non - ferrous metals also having a certain impact on iron ore prices. The supply side remains loose, and domestic steel demand is expected to continue to decline year - on - year, with mid - term demand likely to remain at a low level. In the first half of 2026, steel demand is expected to continue to decline, and the weakening of the domestic iron ore fundamentals is likely to continue, making it difficult for high iron ore valuations to persist. Overall, the recent rise in the futures market has boosted sentiment, but the rapid decline in domestic steel demand is expected to dominate mid - term iron ore prices. The current fundamentals of iron ore have changed significantly, and there is limited room for further price increases. In the mid - term, it is advisable to take a bearish stance with light positions at high prices [3]. - The trading strategy suggests taking a bearish stance with light positions for single - sided trading, while for arbitrage and options, it is recommended to wait and see [3]. Summary by Directory Comprehensive Analysis and Trading Strategy - **Logic Analysis**: The price of iron ore has been strong this week, with the fundamentals remaining largely unchanged. Macro - sentiment and capital are the main drivers, and the previous sharp rise in non - ferrous metals has also influenced the iron ore futures price. The supply side is in a loose situation, and domestic steel demand is expected to continue to decline year - on - year. In the mid - term, domestic demand is likely to remain at a low level. In the first half of 2026, steel demand is expected to contribute to a continuous decline, and the weakening of domestic iron ore fundamentals is likely to continue, making it difficult for high iron ore valuations to last. Although the recent rise in the futures market has boosted sentiment, the rapid decline in domestic steel demand is expected to dominate mid - term iron ore prices. There is limited room for further price increases, and a bearish stance with light positions at high prices is recommended in the mid - term [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: For single - sided trading, take a bearish stance with light positions at high prices; for arbitrage and options, wait and see [3]. Iron Ore Core Logic Analysis Supply - side Analysis - **Global Iron Ore Shipment**: Global iron ore shipments remain at a high level. In 2025, the total output of the four major mines was 1.15 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 1.5% (23 million tons), with most of the increase contributed by Fortescue. The total shipment volume was 1.13 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 1.1% (12 million tons), and most of the shipment decline was contributed by Rio Tinto. In 2026, the global shipments of the four major mines are expected to increase steadily by about 15 million tons. This week, global shipments were 36.77 million tons, an increase of 2.13 million tons from last week and 1.98 million tons year - on - year [6][7]. - **Non - mainstream Iron Ore Shipment**: Non - Australian and non - Brazilian iron ore global shipments have been at a high level year - on - year. From 2023 - 2025, non - Australian and non - Brazilian mines continuously contributed increments, with an average annual increment of over 20 million tons for three consecutive years. The Simandou mining area is expected to contribute most of the increment in 2026, with an annual increment of about 20 million tons. It is still in the production ramp - up stage in 2026 [8][9]. - **Iron Ore Port Inventory**: The current total inventory of imported iron ore at domestic ports is at the highest level in the past six years, and the fundamentals remain in a loose pattern. In 2025, the total inventory of imported iron ore in China increased slightly. In the first half of the year, due to supply - side disturbances, the inventory decreased by over 10 million tons, but in the second half of the year, with the recovery of the supply side and the relatively rapid weakening of terminal demand, the inventory continued to increase, with the maximum inventory accumulation approaching 20 million tons and the annual inventory accumulation being about 10 million tons. In the first half of 2026, the loose supply pattern of global iron ore is expected to continue [10][11]. Demand - side Analysis - **Domestic Steel Demand**: In 2026, there is no expectation of an increase in domestic steel demand, and it is expected to continue the pattern of 2024 - 2025. From 2023 - 2025, overseas iron element consumption increased continuously year - on - year, with an average annual increase of over 30 million tons. The terminal steel demand structure has changed significantly in the past three years, with iron element exports (steel + billets + indirect) contributing the largest increment and volatility in terminal steel demand. However, the impact of overseas steel demand on domestic iron ore prices is transmitted relatively slowly [12][13]. Price and Spread Analysis - **Imported Iron Ore Port Price**: Various price indices and spreads of imported iron ore at ports are presented, including the Platts iron ore price index, the price difference between different iron ore products at Qingdao Port, and the relationship between steel mill cash profits and the price difference of high, medium, and low - grade iron ore powders [17][18]. - **Imported Iron Ore Port Profit**: The import profits of different types of iron ore, such as PB powder, Carajás fines, Super Special fines, and others, are shown [19][20]. - **Profit of East China Mainstream Steel Mills**: The cash profits of East China's threaded steel and hot - rolled coils, as well as the cost data of iron water, hot - rolled coils, steel billets, and threaded steel in East China, are provided [21][22]. - **Domestic and Overseas US Dollar Spread**: The spreads between SGX (Singapore Exchange) and DCE (Dalian Commodity Exchange) iron ore contracts, the premium rate of Singapore iron ore over domestic iron ore, and the spread between iron water and scrap steel in East China are analyzed [23][24]. - **Iron Ore Futures Basis and Inter - period Spread**: The basis of the optimal deliverable iron ore against different DCE contracts and the inter - period spreads are presented [25][26]. Shipment of Global Four Major Mines The global shipment volumes of Rio Tinto, Vale, BHP, FMG, and CSN's iron ore, as well as the arrival volume at 45 ports, are shown [27][28]. Imported Iron Ore Port Inventory The inventory data of different types of imported iron ore at ports, including powder ore, lump ore, pellet, non - trade ore, iron concentrate, and non - Australian and non - Brazilian ore, are provided [29][30].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The destocking of the five major steel products continued during the pre - holiday market. The fundamentals of rebar and hot - rolled coil improved, with prices forming some support at low levels. The market drivers were limited, and the spot and futures prices fluctuated within a narrow range. Overall, the destocking may gradually slow down, and the upward momentum of prices is insufficient. Steel prices are expected to be under pressure in the short term, but the downside space is limited. Iron ore is in a situation of increasing supply and demand, but high port inventories will put pressure on its subsequent trend. The prices of coking coal and coke are expected to be under pressure and fluctuate weakly in the short term [3][4][5][9]. Summary by Directory 1. Market Review - During the pre - holiday market, the five major steel products continued to destock. The fundamentals of rebar and hot - rolled coil improved, and prices at low levels provided some support. The market drivers were limited, with strong wait - and - see sentiment, and the spot and futures prices fluctuated within a narrow range [9]. 2. Steel Supply and Demand Analysis - **Production**: Rebar and hot - rolled coil both increased production. Rebar's weekly output was 188.22 tons (up 2.08% week - on - week and down 8.64% year - on - year), and hot - rolled coil's weekly output was 304.51 tons (up 3.74% week - on - week and up 0.58% year - on - year). Rebar's blast furnace and electric furnace production both increased. The blast furnace weekly output was 157.49 tons (up 1.62% week - on - week and down 11.32% year - on - year), and the electric furnace weekly output was 30.73 tons (up 4.49% week - on - week and up 8.17% year - on - year) [13][17][22]. - **Operating Rate**: The operating rates of blast furnaces and electric furnaces both increased. The national blast furnace operating rate was 78.94% (up 0.79% week - on - week and up 0.29% year - on - year), and the electric furnace operating rate was 68.63% (up 1.48% week - on - week and up 1.13% year - on - year) [23][27]. - **Profit**: Rebar's profit increased, while hot - rolled coil's profit slightly decreased. Rebar's profit was +48 yuan/ton (up 21 yuan/ton week - on - week and down 38 yuan/ton year - on - year), and hot - rolled coil's profit was - 29 yuan/ton (down 14 yuan/ton week - on - week and down 58 yuan/ton year - on - year) [28][31]. - **Demand**: Rebar's demand slightly decreased, while hot - rolled coil's demand increased. Rebar's apparent consumption was 200.44 tons (down 1.11% week - on - week and up 5.47% year - on - year), and the 5 - day average of national building materials transactions was 9.66 tons (down 1.54% week - on - week and down 8.07% year - on - year). Hot - rolled coil's apparent consumption was 310.77 tons (up 1.21% week - on - week and up 2.66% year - on - year) [32][36]. - **Inventory**: Rebar's inventory continued to decline, with both factory and social inventories decreasing. Rebar's factory inventory was 139.37 tons (down 0.49% week - on - week and up 14.76% year - on - year), social inventory was 282.66 tons (down 3.92% week - on - week and down 1.53% year - on - year), and total inventory was 422.03 tons (down 2.81% week - on - week and up 3.31% year - on - year). Hot - rolled coil's inventory decreased, with factory inventory rising and social inventory decreasing. Factory inventory was 82.32 tons (up 2.24% week - on - week and up 0.59% year - on - year), social inventory was 288.64 tons (down 2.72% week - on - week and up 24.01% year - on - year), and total inventory was 370.96 tons (down 1.66% week - on - week and up 20.79% year - on - year) [37][41][42][46]. - **Downstream Industries**: In the real estate sector, both the commercial housing and land markets declined month - on - month. The weekly transaction area of commercial housing in 30 large - and medium - sized cities decreased by 26.09% month - on - month and 16.33% year - on - year, and the transaction area of land in 100 large - and medium - sized cities decreased by 74.78% month - on - month and 49.44% year - on - year. In the automotive sector, in November 2025, automobile production and sales continued to grow both month - on - month and year - on - year. Production and sales were 3.532 million and 3.429 million vehicles respectively, up 5.1% and 3.2% month - on - month, and 2.8% and 3.4% year - on - year [47][49][52]. 3. Iron Ore Supply and Demand Analysis - **Supply**: Iron ore shipments and arrivals both increased month - on - month. The price index of iron ore was 107.92 (up 1.05% month - on - month and up 11.23% year - on - year). The shipments from Australia and Brazil were 3059.6 tons (up 8.70% month - on - month and up 23.36% year - on - year), and the arrivals at 45 ports were 2756.4 tons (up 5.96% month - on - month and down 2.75% year - on - year) [55][60]. - **Demand**: The daily output of hot metal continued to increase, and the port clearance volume increased. The daily output of hot metal was 227.43 tons (up 0.85 tons week - on - week and up 2.23 tons year - on - year), the port clearance volume of 45 ports was 325.21 tons (up 3.22% week - on - week and up 2.18% year - on - year), and the inventory - to - sales ratio of 247 steel enterprises was 31.88 days (up 0.76% week - on - week and down 9.2% year - on - year) [61][65]. - **Inventory**: Iron ore port inventories continued to reach new highs, and steel enterprises' iron ore inventories increased. The inventory at 45 ports was 15970.89 tons (up 0.71% week - on - week and up 6.45% year - on - year), the imported iron ore inventory of 247 steel enterprises was 8949.54 tons (up 0.97% week - on - week and down 9.25% year - on - year), and the average available days of iron ore for 114 steel enterprises was 25.42 days (up 0.95% week - on - week and down 7.43% year - on - year) [66][70]. 4. Coking Coal and Coke Supply and Demand Analysis - **Supply**: The operating rate of domestic coking coal mines decreased month - on - month, while Mongolian coal customs clearance remained at a high level. The operating rate of coking coal mines was 79.63% (down 5.44% month - on - month and down 10.21% year - on - year), the capacity utilization rate of coal washing plants was 35.09% (down 3.39% month - on - month and up 7.37% year - on - year), and the average daily Mongolian coal customs clearance volume was 19.05 tons (up 49.47% month - on - month and up 33.49% year - on - year) [72][76]. - **Demand**: The transaction rate of coking coal auctions decreased month - on - month. The daily transaction rate of coking coal auctions was 65.25% (down 4.07% month - on - month and down 4.47% year - on - year), and the weekly transaction rate was 71.74% (down 12.94% week - on - week and up 54.91% year - on - year) [77][79]. - **Coking Enterprises**: The profit of independent coking plants slightly recovered month - on - month, and the capacity utilization rate slightly increased. The profit per ton of coke in independent coking plants was - 14 yuan/ton (up 4 yuan/ton month - on - month and up 2 yuan/ton year - on - year), the capacity utilization rate of independent coking plants was 70.74% (up 0.55% month - on - month and down 2.45% year - on - year), and the capacity utilization rate of steel mills' coke was 85.58% (up 0.07% month - on - month and down 0.34% year - on - year) [81][85]. - **Coking Coal Inventory**: Port inventories increased month - on - month, and coking plant inventories increased. The coking coal inventory of independent coking plants was 896.10 tons (up 1.42% month - on - month and up 1.02% year - on - year), the coking coal inventory of steel mills was 802.50 tons (down 0.49% month - on - month and up 3.43% year - on - year), and the coking coal port inventory was 301.3 tons (up 0.60% month - on - month and down 39.59% year - on - year) [86][91]. - **Coke Inventory**: Port inventories increased slightly, and coking plant inventories decreased. The coke inventory of independent coking plants was 48.7 tons (down 2.87% month - on - month and down 3.91% year - on - year), the coke inventory of steel mills was 643.99 tons (up 0.28% month - on - month and down 1.67% year - on - year), and the coke port inventory was 180.09 tons (up 1.06% month - on - month and up 4.57% year - on - year) [92][97]. - **Spot Price**: The fourth round of coke price cuts was implemented, and the game between steel and coking enterprises continued. The price of low - sulfur coking coal in Shanxi was 1500 yuan/ton (down 100 yuan/ton week - on - week and up 70 yuan/ton year - on - year), and the ex - factory price of quasi - first - grade metallurgical coke in Handan was 1340 yuan/ton (down 50 yuan/ton month - on - month and down 220 yuan/ton year - on - year) [98][102]. 5. Spread Analysis - The basis of rebar slightly shrank, and the 1 - 5 spreads of rebar and hot - rolled coil both shrank. The coil - to - rebar spread continued to shrink, and the 1 - 5 spread of iron ore shrank [104][108].