China: Spot iron ore prices inch up by $1/t d-o-d

Spot prices of iron ore fines (Fe 62%) edged up by $0.90/t to $116.25/t CFR China on 9 May’24 as steel mills were beginning to experience dwindling inventory levels, leading to a strong need for restocking, especially focused on portside purchases. As per report, import losses from seaborne cargoes have created difficulties for certain trading houses.