It is reported that iron ore prices in China this Wednesday remained flat amid weak demand even though some steelmakers were interested in buying iron ore to replenish their stocks at lower prices.
Chinese steelmakers are not in hurry to buy iron ore due to the unclear steel demand, but they are not closing their doors for business discussion with miners such as Vale.
A trader in Singapore said that there are still some purchase interests because the market players feel the downward trend in prices is limited. However, they want to make sure that they will get the best deals on the market.
Prices of iron ore have fallen by nearly 4% this year as the slow demand for steel in China has limited the appetite for raw materials.
However, the price decline is limited as most Chinese mills continue to operate at high capacity, requiring the maintenance of considerable stocks of iron ore.