Iron Ore: Market Research Report

December 2018 | 330 pages | ID: I89A9F87AA6EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Iron Ore in Thousand Metric Tons. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 111 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Anglo American Plc
• ArcelorMittal S.A.
• BHP Billiton Group
• Champion Iron Limited
• Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
• Ferrexpo plc

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Iron Ore: A Prelude
Industry Snapshots
China: The Key Regional Market for Iron Ore
Improving Economy Buoys General Market Optimism

Table 1. World Real GDP Growth Rates in % for the Years 2016 through 2019 by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

World Iron Ore Production Landscape
Iron Ore Production

Table 2. Global Iron Ore Production by Geographic Region (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for Australia, Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, Canada, US, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Iron Ore Reserves

Table 3. Global Iron Ore Reserves by Geographic Region (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Crude Reserves for Australia, Russia, Brazil, China, India, Ukraine, Canada, Sweden, US, Iran, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Iron Ore Reserves by Geographic Region (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Reserves by Iron Content for Australia, Russia, Brazil, China, India, Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Pricing Dynamics
An Overview
Iron Ore Prices – An Overview

Table 5. Iron Ore Pricing Scenario (2006-2017): Historic and Recent Past Average Prices of Iron Ore in US$ per Dry Metric Ton (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Iron Ore Trade
Soaring Sea borne Iron Ore Trade
Trade Statistics

Table 6. Global Iron Ore Exports by Country (2013-2017): Breakdown of Exports in Million Metric Tons for Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Canada, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Global Iron Ore Imports by Country (2013-2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Imports for China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Malaysia, France, Turkey, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. STEEL INDUSTRY – PRIME CONSUMER OF IRON ORE

A Quick Review
Steel Industry – A Statistical Snapshot

Table 8. Global Crude Steel Production in Million Metric Tons (2007-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Global Steel Market by Region (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Crude Steel Production for North America, Europe, CIS, Asia-Pacific, South America, The Middle East, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Global Steel Production by Country (2014-2017): Breakdown of Crude Steel Production (in Million Metric Tons) for China, Japan, India, US, Russia, South Korea, Germany, Turkey, Brazil, Ukraine, Italy, Taiwan, Mexico, Iran, France, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Global Capacity Utilization Rate (in %) for Steel Production (Dec 2016 – Mar 2018) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. Global Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Machinery, Transportation, Metal Goods, Household Appliances, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regional Perspective
China: The Global Leader
India – the Emerging Growth Driver for Global Steel Industry
Europe
North America
Other Regions
Global Steel Sector Likely to Remain Resilient Despite Slowdown in China
An Overview of Major End-Use Segments of Steel
Construction
Automotive
Shipbuilding
Machinery
Appliances
Metal Cans
Accessories
Finishes
Furniture

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Properties of Iron
Applications
Iron Blue
Powdered Iron
Black Iron-Oxide
Radioactive Iron
Sources of Iron
Hematite
Magnetite
Taconite
Magmatic Magnetite Ore Deposits
Alternative Sources and Substitutes
Trace Elements in Iron Ore
Aluminum (Al)
Silicon (Si)
Phosphorus (P)
Sulfur (S)
Factors Impacting Iron Ore Quality
Iron Making

5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Leading Players in the Global Iron Ore Market

Table 13. Leading Players in the Global Iron Ore Market (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Vale, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), Chinese Companies, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Vale Vs. Rio Tinto Vs. BHP Billiton - A Comparative Analysis
Major Companies Focus on Capacity Expansions to Bolster Market Share
An Overview of Select New Projects
Vale’s S11D
The Roy Hill Project
Minas Rio

Table 14. Planned Capacity Expansions for Select Iron Ore Mining Projects (2015-2018)

Investments on Integrated Infrastructure Remain High
Collaborations with Steel Manufacturers: Key to Market Success
Integrated Iron & Steel Companies Remain a Threat
5.1 Focus on Select Players
Anglo American Plc (UK)
ArcelorMittal S. A. (Luxembourg)
BHP Billiton Group (Australia)
Champion Iron Limited (Canada)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (USA)
Ferrexpo plc (Switzerland)
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Australia)
Hainan Mining Co., Ltd. (China)
Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (Australia)
Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (Sweden)
Mechel PAO (Russia)
Metalloinvest MC LLC (Russia)
Minmetals HANXING Mines Ltd. (China)
Rio Tinto Group (UK)
Shandong Jinshunda Group Co., Ltd. (China)
United States Steel Corporation (USA)
Vale S. A. (Brazil)
5.2 Recent Industry Activity
Mineral Resources Limited Acquires Atlas Iron
Rio Tinto Extends Collaboration with Sinosteel
KordaMentha to Sell Arrium Group
Metalloinvest Signs Supply Agreement with Severstal
Cliffs Natural Resources Changes Name to Cleveland-Cliffs
Metalloinvest and Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant Sign Iron Ore Supply Agreement
Metalloinvest and Evraz Sign Iron Ore Supply Agreement
Cliffs Natural Announces Commencement of Mustang Superflux Pellet Production
Cliffs Natural Resources to Restart Iron Ore Pellet Production at Northshore Mining Facility
Cliffs and ArcelorMittal USA Sign New Long-Term Agreement
Tata Steel Minerals Canada Receives Financial Contribution from Québec Government
Tata Steel to Develop Iron Ore Deposits in Quebec
Champion Iron Acquires Bloom Lake Mine and Quinto Mining’s Mineral Claims in Québec
Metalloinvest Inks Supply Agreement with Industrial and Steelmaking Holding
Vale Inks Long-Term Partnership Agreement with China COSCO
Tata Steel Receives Permission to Expand Odisha Mining Project
Rio Tinto Announces New Organizational Structure
Vale and Fortescue Metals Sign MoU
Tosyali Signs Agreement with Port Company of Arzew

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 15. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan and China), Middle East, Latin America and African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World Historic Review for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan and China), Middle East, Latin America and African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World 14-Year Perspective for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan and China), Middle East, Latin America and African Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

7.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Snapshot of US Iron Ore Industry

Table 18. Leading Players in the US Iron Ore Pallets Market (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production for Cliffs Natural Resources and Other Companies (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Background and Development
Iron Ore Reserves in the US
Iron Ore Trade Statistics

Table 19. US Iron Ores and Concentrates Exports by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports for Canada, China, Mexico and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. US Iron Ores and Concentrates Imports by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports for Brazil, Canada, Sweden and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

US Steel Sector: An Overview

Table 21. US Steel Imports in Million Metric Tons (2009-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Import Penetration of Steel Mill Products in the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tariff on Steel Imports to Boost Steel Production in US
Contra Opinion on the Apparent Benefits to the US Steel Industry from Tariffs
Construction and Automotive Industry Dominate Steel Consumption

Table 23. US Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Transportation, Machinery, Metal Goods, Household Appliances, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Construction Sector Statistics

Table 24. Projected Growth (%) of the US Construction Market over the Period 2016-2024 by Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Residential Construction in the US (2007-2017): Number of New Privately Owned Housing Units Started by Type - Single-Family Units and Multi-Family Units (in ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. US Non-Residential Construction Market by Segment (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments for Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 27. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. US Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.2 Canada
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Iron Ore Production in Canada
Canada-US Iron Ore Trade Scenario
Trade Statistics

Table 29. Canadian Iron Ores and Concentrates Exports by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports for France, Japan, China, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Belgium, UK, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Canadian Iron Ores and Concentrates Imports by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports for US, Argentina, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 31. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Canadian Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.3 Japan
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Japan – Highly Import Dependent for Iron Ore

Table 33. Japanese Crude Steel Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Process - Electric Furnace and Oxygen Blown Converter (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. Japanese Imports of Iron Ore in Million Metric Tons (2013-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 35. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. Japanese Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Steel Industry – An Integral Part of European Economy
EU Steel Industry

Table 37. Finished Steel Production in EU by Type (2016): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. European Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Transportation, Metal Goods, Machinery, Household Appliances, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Challenges Facing the Steel Industry
EU – A Large Iron Ore Importer

Table 39. EU-28 Crude Steel Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Process for Select Countries (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Iron Ore Trade Statistics

Table 40. EU-28 Imports of Iron Ore in Million Metric Tons (2011-2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. EU-28 Imports of Iron Ores and Concentrates by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports for Brazil, Canada, Ukraine, Russia, South Africa, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. EU-28 Imports of Iron Ores and Concentrates by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Imports for Brazil, Canada, Ukraine, Russia, South Africa, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. EU-28 Exports of Iron Ores and Concentrates by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports for Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. EU-28 Exports of Iron Ores and Concentrates by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Exports for Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 45. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. European Historic Review for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. European 14-Year Perspective for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.1 France
Market Analysis

Table 48. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. French Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.2 Germany
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Positive Momentum in Steel Sector Favors Market Growth

Table 50. German Crude Steel Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Process (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Steel Products Exhibit Significant Growth
Steel Representatives Demand Swift Resolution Regarding Steel Tariffs
B. Market Analytics

Table 51. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. German Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.3 Italy
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Revival of Economy to Drive Steel Consumption and Production
B. Market Analytics

Table 53. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Italian Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.4 The United Kingdom
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Recovery of the UK Steel Industry at Risk from the New US Trade Tariffs
Signs of Recovery in the British Steel Industry
Government Plan to Boost Britain`s Steel Industry Annual Revenues by £3.8 Billion

Table 55. UK Crude Steel Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Process (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 56. UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. UK Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.5 Spain
Market Analysis

Table 58. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Spanish Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.6 Russia
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Mine Production of Iron Ore
Steel Production in Russia – An Overview

Table 60. Russian Steel Industry (2010-2016): Exports as % of Production (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 61. Russia Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. Russia Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.7 Turkey
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Turkey – Emerging Steel Producer in Europe
Turkish Iron Ore Consumption Driven by Imports

Table 63. Turkish Imports of Iron Ore in Million Metric Tons (2011-2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 64. Turkish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. Turkish Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.8 Ukraine
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Mine Production Scenario
Steel Production Scenario

Table 66. Ukrainian Crude Steel Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Process (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 67. Ukrainian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Ukrainian Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.4.9 Rest of Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Sweden: A Prominent Iron Ore Producer
B. Market Analytics

Table 69. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.5 China
A. Market Analysis
China: Largest Consumer of Iron Ore

Table 71. China Iron Ore Reserves (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Ore Volume by Province (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The Most Important Consumer of Iron Ore
Largest Importer of Iron Ore

Table 72. Chinese Iron Ore Imports in Million Metric Tons (2011-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Imports for China and Rest of World (2013-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Prominent Iron Ore Exporters to China

Table 74. China Iron Ore Imports by Country (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Imports from Australia, Brazil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Reliance on Imports Continues to Grow
Local Miners Struggle
Demand for Anti-Dumping Laws Gathers Steam
Proposition for Establishment of New Regulations
Waning Steel Sector Scenario Curtails Market Growth

Table 75. Chinese Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Machinery, Transportation, Metal Goods, Household Appliances, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 76. Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77. Chinese Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.6 Asia-Pacific
Market Analysis

Table 78. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.6.1 India
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Indian Iron Ore Sector: An Overview

Table 81. Indian Iron Ore Production in Million Metric Tons (2011-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82. Indian Iron Ore Exports in Million Metric Tons (2011-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Challenges Faced by Indian Iron Ore Industry
Effective Measures
Potential
Resilient Steel Sector Favors Market Expansion

Table 83. Indian Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Machinery, Metal Goods, Transportation, Household Appliances, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Government Initiatives to Drive Growth of Steel Industry
B. Market Analytics

Table 84. Indian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. Indian Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.6.2 South Korea
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Established Steel Sector Offers Stable Opportunities

Table 86. South Korean Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Transportation, Construction, Household Appliances, Metal Goods, Machinery, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. South Korean Crude Steel Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Process (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 88. South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89. South Korean Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.6.3 Taiwan
Market Analysis

Table 90. Taiwanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. Taiwanese Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.6.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Review of Select Regional Markets
Australia
Snapshot of Australian Iron Ore Industry
Western Australia: The Iron Ore Hub
Hamersley
Chichester Hub
Yandi
Mt Whaleback
Solomon Hub
Area C
Hope Downs
Australian Iron Ore Shipments Witness Robust Growth

Table 92. Global Iron Ore Exports (2013-2017): Breakdown of Volume Exports (in Million Metric Tons) for Australia and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Exports for Australia and Rest of World (2013, 2015 & 2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Investments by Foreign Companies
Indonesia
Overview
Types of Iron Ore
Major Iron Ore Deposits
Growth Restraints
B. Market Analytics

Table 94. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.7 The Middle East
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Steel Production Recovers after Decline in 2015

Table 96. Crude Steel Production in Middle East by Region (2014-2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Iran: A Key Iron Ore Producer in the Middle East

Table 97. Iranian Iron Ore Production in Million Metric Tons (2011-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98. Iranian Iron Ore Exports in Million Metric Tons (2011-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rapidly Growing Steel Sector Augments Market Potential

Table 99. Middle East Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Metal Goods, Machinery, Transportation, Household Appliances, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Review of Steel Sector in Select Regional Markets
Saudi Arabia – Falling Investments Impact Steel Demand
United Arab Emirates
B. Market Analytics

Table 100. Middle East Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 101. Middle East Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.8 Africa
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
South Africa: A Prominent Iron Ore Producer in Africa
Steel Industry in Africa – An Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 102. African Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103. African Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.9 Latin America
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Sluggish Trend in the Steel Sector Induces Weakness

Table 104. Latin American Finished Steel Market by End-Use Sector (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Construction, Transportation, Machinery, Metal Goods, Household Appliances, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 105. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Latin American Historic Review for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Iron Ore by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.9.1 Argentina
Market Analysis

Table 108. Argentinean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109. Argentinean Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.9.2 Brazil
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Brazil: A Major Producer of Iron Ore
Key Iron Ore Sites in Brazil
Carajas Mine Complex
S11D Serra Sul Mine
Minas Rio
Mariana Mining Hub
Brazilian Iron Ore Exports Remain Resilient

Table 110. Brazil Iron Ore Exports in Million Metric Tons (2011-2017) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Steel Tariffs to Impact Bilateral Trade with the US
B. Market Analytics

Table 111. Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 112. Brazilian Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.9.3 Mexico
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview of Mexican Steel Industry
B. Market Analytics

Table 113. Mexican Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114. Mexican Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  7.9.4 Rest of Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 115. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 116. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Iron Ore Market Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 111 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 123)
The United States (5)
Canada (9)
Japan (5)
Europe (18)
  The United Kingdom (5)
  Rest of Europe (13)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (68)
Middle East (2)
Latin America (9)
Africa (7)