Imported iron ore stockpiles decline in China

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Publish time: 20th December, 2013      Source: ChinaCCM
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Xinhua reported that at the end of the December 10 to December 16 period, inventories of imported iron ore in ports stood at 83.84 million tonnes, down 975,000 tonnes or 1.15% over the previous week.

The price index for 62% grade iron ore dropped three points from the previous week to 135. The index for 58% grade iron ore also dropped three points to 122.

The report said iron ore trading volume last week was sluggish because most traders were not active in buying ore and were maintaining a wait-and-see attitude.

Analysts predicted that the drop in steel demand will have a negative impact on iron ore trading and it is unlikely that there will be large-scale purchase orders of iron ore.