Pakistan - Iron Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Iron Ore Price in Pakistan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Iron Ore Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022
  2. Iron Ore Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022
  3. Iron Ore Exports in Pakistan
  4. Iron Ore Imports in Pakistan

Iron Ore Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

The average iron ore export price stood at $53 per ton in 2022, reducing by -33% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $161 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -10.5% per year.

Iron Ore Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

The average iron ore import price stood at $260 per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, iron ore import price increased by +77.7% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $279 per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($285 per ton), while the price for China stood at $232 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Ore Exports in Pakistan

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of iron ores and concentrates decreased by -45.4% to 233K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 23%.

In value terms, iron ore exports contracted rapidly to $12M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 71%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $34M, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Iron Ore in Pakistan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China19.120.034.112.5-13.2%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total19.120.034.112.5-13.2%

Top Export Markets for Iron Ore from Pakistan in 2022:

  1. China (233.3K tons)

Iron Ore Imports in Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of iron ores and concentrates increased by 9.9% to 61K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, iron ore imports expanded slightly to $16M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment.

Import of Iron Ore in Pakistan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bahrain8.79.09.29.11.5%
China3.71.44.06.923.1%
GermanyN/A2.5N/AN/A0%
United Arab Emirates4.8N/A2.3N/A-30.8%
IranN/A3.5N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total17.216.315.616.0-2.4%

Top Suppliers of Iron Ore to Pakistan in 2022:

  1. Bahrain (31.9K tons)
  2. China (29.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron ore market in Pakistan. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 07101000 - Iron ores and concentrates (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
  • Prodcom 07101010 -
  • Prodcom 07101020 -

Country coverage:

  • Pakistan

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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