According to statistics released by the Goa mineral ore exporters association, over 89% of Goa's registered ore were exported to China in 2011/12, making China remain the top iron ore importer from Goa.
The statistics showed that more than 38 million tons of iron ore were exported from Goa in 2011/12.
Among them, 34 million tons were to China; 2 million tons were to Japan; 1 million tons were to South Korea and 3.79 million tons were to Europe.