The Chinese revolution begins in the iron ore market, and the risks arising from China are growing in prices. Changing the purchasing structure of China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, and the decision to make all purchases through a single public company, changes the dynamics of the industry. It is emphasized that in the iron ore market, which was a seller's market before, the rule maker can be a buyer from now on.
As previously announced, it is aimed that CMRG, which is a public company, will carry out the entire $160 billion worth of Chinese iron ore trade, and about 20 Chinese steelmakers will purchase the ore through this company. It is stated that CMRG, which started one-to-one meetings with world giants such as Rio Tinto, Vale and BHP, can completely change the dynamics in the steel market. China alone consumes two-thirds of the world's ore.
It is stated that the decision is the most important sectoral development since the decision in 2010 that changed the practice of purchasing at a single annual price, applied by manufacturers for 40 years.
Supply intensifies
While production is increasing in Australia and Brazil, weakening consumption in China is also seen as another risk factor on prices. Due to the increasing production and decreasing demand, the performance of iron ore prices in 2023 is likely to remain weak.
According to Bloomberg's report, the flow of raw materials to the Australian port of Hedland, which is seen as the world's largest bulk export port, reached its highest level in history in November.
It is stated that in an environment where the supply is plentiful and the stronghold of consumption can negotiate prices from a single source, the low prices turn into the base scenario.
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