China's Iron Ore Imports Vigorously Nearing 200-Mt/a Rate

摘要

With imports of iron ore into China in January to June 2004 reaching 97.75 Mt, up by 25.28 Mt (34.8 percent) over the previous same period (as per the Customs-cleared Statistics of the country), the imports turned out to be expanding at a surprising annual rate of 195.5 Mt, almost 200 Mt. This high rate import is likely to give a serious impact on the volume available for Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and European countries. Literally, you cannot take your eyes off this China's vigorous imports of iron ore.