Value of iron ore imports to China by major country of origin 2023
In 2023, Australia was China's largest supplier of iron ore by a significant margin, accounting for around 84 billion U.S. dollars worth of iron ore imports to China. Brazil was the second-largest source of Chinese iron ore imports that year. Total iron ore imports in China amounted to around 133.8 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
China's iron ore imports amounted to a total of approximately 1,106 million metric tons in 2022.
China's iron ore imports amounted to a total of approximately 1,106 million metric tons in 2022.
