09/09/2024 Update 2
According to Bloomberg and data from Trading Economics, iron ore prices are trading at USD 90 per ton for the first time since 2022.
20/08/2024 Update
Iron ore prices have dropped below USD 100 per dry metric ton (dmt), currently trading around USD 98/dmt, according to data from Trading Economics and Investing.com. The decline is largely attributed to weaknesses in the Chinese real estate market. The World Bank reports that the average price for iron ore in July 2024 was USD 106.9/dmt.
Commodity prices are a key driver for most product prices, influencing profit margins across industries. A quick scan of current World Bank commodity prices reveals recent trends:
Iron Ore: The primary raw material for steel producers ended June 2024 at $107.5/dmt, down from the second quarter average of $113/dmt and lower than the 2023 average of $120.3/dmt.
Aluminum: Prices showed minor changes, ending June at $2,498/mt, compared to the second quarter average of $2,523/mt. This is a 10.73% increase over the 2023 average of $2,256/mt.
Copper: Exhibiting higher volatility, copper prices averaged $9,648/mt at the end of June, down from $10,139/mt in March, yet still higher than the 2023 average of $8,490/mt.
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