Tag: freight impact on iron ore trade

India: Pellet export index inches up by $2/t w-o-w amid reduced vessel freights

Apr 1, 2026

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by

Adarsh Sahu

in Pellets

Bid-offers disparities limit deal closures Domestic realisations remain more attractive India’s pellet export prices inched up w-o-w on 1 April 2026, supported by the global iron ore fines benchmark remaining largely stable. At the same time, freight rates showed some temporary easing, and vessel availability improved, reviving buyer interest and lifting CFR levels. However, overall…