India’s iron ore, pellet exports plunge to nearly 3-year lows

India’s total exports of iron ore, both fines and lumps, and pellets were recorded at 0.83 million tonnes (mnt) in August 2025. Out of 0.83 mnt, 0.67 mnt were fines/lumps and the rest 0.17 mnt pellets. Exports dropped to a three-year low on weak demand from China as well as supply pressure in the domestic iron ore market.