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China May iron ore imports fall on lower Brazil supply
China's iron ore imports fell in May, dragged down by lower shipments from Brazil as well as weak domestic demand. China's iron ore imports fell by 0.4pc on year to 97.71mn t in May, according to preliminary Chinese customs data. In January-May, imports rose by 6.1pc on year to 516.33mn t, according to Chinese customs data sourced through Global Trade Tracker (GTT). Imports from China's biggest supplier, Australia, fell by 1.9pc on the year to 61.39mn t in May, driven by lower shipments from Australia's two largest iron ore export hubs — Port Hedland and Dampier port in May. In January-May total imports from ... (full story)
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