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Brazil Iron Ore Monitor

Iron ore exports, FOB value, implied price and China's volume share.

Latest official data

Reference period: Aug 2026
Last updated: Oct 1, 2026
Frequency: Monthly

Key indicators

Export volume37.15 m t+3.6% YoYAug 2026

FOB valueUS$ 2.35 bn-0.9% YoYAug 2026

Implied FOB priceUS$ 0.06/kg-4.3% YoYAug 2026

China volume share74.6%+3.9% YoYAug 2026

The live scope currently covers official MDIC/Comex Stat exports under NCM 2601. Mineral production, port shipments and CFEM remain clearly outside this first live release.

Official time series

Iron ore exports

Unit: tonnes · Source: official series listed in methodology

Official time series

Implied FOB price

Unit: US$/kg · Source: official series listed in methodology

Official time series

China share

Unit: % · Source: official series listed in methodology

Economic transmission

Why it matters

Export volumes and destination mix provide a timely view of Brazilian seaborne iron ore demand.