China: Spot iron ore prices rise by $2/t d-o-d amid supportive restocking demand from mills

Iron ore (Fe 62%) fines spot prices increased by $2.2/t d-o-d to $118.2/t CFR China on 27 Feb’24 amid improved demand from steel mills. Some small-scale mills have started to restock material at the current lower prices. Iron ore market confidence may rebound with the reopening of Chinese domestic construction sites and the prospect of policy support.