October 04, 2019 18:59

Iran Iron Ore Exports Rise 43%

Exports during the fifth fiscal month (July 23-Aug. 22) hit 1.79 million tons, witnessing a staggering rise of 96% compared with last year’s same month

Iran exported 7.86 million tons of iron ore during the first five months of the Iranian year (March 21-Aug. 22), registering an increase of 43% compared with last year’s corresponding period.
Exports during the fifth fiscal month ending Aug. 22 hit 1.79 million tons, witnessing a staggering rise of 96% compared with last year’s corresponding month, according to the latest report released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization.
The report shows iron ore pellets had the lion’s share in Iran’s iron ore exports in the fifth month under review with 751 tons, making up 42% of total exports.
Next was iron ore fines/lumps with 548 tons or 30%, followed by iron ore concentrates with 499 tons or 28%.

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