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Can China’s Iron Ore Imports in 2018 Keep Pace with Last Year?

Can China’s Iron Ore Imports in 2018 Keep Pace with Last Year?

In yet another sign of the weakening demand for iron ore, China’s iron ore imports fell 15.7% sequentially in February 2018 and were flat year-over-year (or YoY). While seasonal demand usually returns in China in March and April, it remains to be seen if that will be the case in 2018.