According to data released by the Port Authority, the iron ore shipments from the Australian Port Hedland totaled 26 million tons in March, rising by 4.4% from a month ago and soaring by 63.75% year on year.
In April, the iron ore shipments made to China totaled 19.3 million tons, up by 1% year on year from March and jumping by 72.2% year on year.
Meanwhile, the iron ore shipments to Korea and Japan totaled 2.57 million tons and 2.56 million tons respectively.