India: Demand for sponge iron stays strong in Bellary

  • Sponge iron PDRI (FeM 80%), prices surged up to INR 800/t and 5,500 t deals were concluded between INR 29,800-30,000/t exw against offers at INR 30,500/t exw on 30 Nov’22.
  • Iron ore lump-based DRI (CDRI) prices increased by INR 900/t & about 2,500 t deals were confirmed between INR 30,900-31,000/t exw.
  • Spot buying of sponge iron continued to be robust, supported by India’s semi-finished and finished steel movement.

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