Iron ore exports via Port Hedland up 8.2 percent in April from March

In April this year, iron ore shipments from Australia's Port Hedland increased by 8.2 percent compared to March and were up 12.2 percent year on year, totaling 42.29 million metric tons. 

 

According to the information released by Port Hedland Port Authority, in April of the current year iron ore shipments made from Port Hedland to China amounted to 34.86 million metric tons, rising by 10.6 percent compared to the previous month and increasing by 6.9 percent year on year. South Korea and Japan followed China in April, receiving 3.42 million mt and 2.26 million mt respectively.

 

Port Hedland handles production from mines owned by BHP Billiton, Atlas Iron and Fortescue Metals Group in the iron ore-rich Pilbara region of Western Australia.