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Dry Bulk Market: China’s Iron Ore Imports on The Rise
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China’s iron ore imports have been on the rise so far in 2026, providing the dry bulk market with the respective tailwinds. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2025 was another positive year for global seaborne iron ore trade.
Earlier coverage
Earlier coverage on GreyNews
- Europe considers new quotas and tariffs to stem Chinese importsOct 23, 2026 · South China Morning Post
- DeepSeek, MiniMax secure open-source licences days after new China export rules: state mediaOct 23, 2026 · South China Morning Post
- China’s Iron Ore Sway May Leave Japan a Price Taker: WoodmacOct 22, 2026 · Bloomberg
- China’s Plan to Make Yuan a Global Currency Enters Faster PhaseOct 15, 2026 · Bloomberg
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