Market analysis of iron ores Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global iron ore market to grow at a CAGR of around 3% during the forecast period. The rising the demand from the construction, infrastructure, and transportation sectors id driving the growth of this market. Around 98% of the iron ore mined is used in making steel that is consumed by the mechanical machinery, maritime equipment and vessels, infrastructure and construction sectors. The high capital required for the iron ore industry is expected to pose challenges for the market growth during the forecast period. Huge investments are necessary for heavy machinery and infrastructure such as railways and harbors for the transport of iron ore from the mine to freight. Governments in various regions are now introducing new policies to attract private investors in the iron ore mining business by enabling dedicated ports or terminals to handle iron ore operations. Segmentation by form and analysis of the iron ore market • Iron ore lumps • Iron ore fines The iron ore lumps segment accounted for 62%... Research Beam Model: Research Beam Product ID: 368048 2500 USD New
Global Iron Ore Market 2015-2019
 
 

Global Iron Ore Market 2015-2019

  • Category : Materials and Chemicals
  • Published On : December   2015
  • Pages : 73
  • Publisher : Technavio
 
 
 
Market analysis of iron ores

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global iron ore market to grow at a CAGR of around 3% during the forecast period. The rising the demand from the construction, infrastructure, and transportation sectors id driving the growth of this market. Around 98% of the iron ore mined is used in making steel that is consumed by the mechanical machinery, maritime equipment and vessels, infrastructure and construction sectors.

The high capital required for the iron ore industry is expected to pose challenges for the market growth during the forecast period. Huge investments are necessary for heavy machinery and infrastructure such as railways and harbors for the transport of iron ore from the mine to freight. Governments in various regions are now introducing new policies to attract private investors in the iron ore mining business by enabling dedicated ports or terminals to handle iron ore operations.

Segmentation by form and analysis of the iron ore market
• Iron ore lumps
• Iron ore fines

The iron ore lumps segment accounted for 62% of the market share during 2014 and is expected to reach a market volume of around 1.43 billion metric tons by the end of 2019.
Segmentation by grade and analysis of the iron ore market
• Low
• Medium
• High

The low-grade iron ore segment accounted for 58% of the market share during 2014 and is expected to grow at a rate of 4% during the forecast period. The low-grade iron ore contains approximately 40-60 % of iron and 17-30% of silica. . China is the global leader in the extraction of low-grade iron ore with 30-40% of iron content.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the global iron ore market
• Americas
• APAC
• Europe
• MEA

APAC dominated the iron ore market during 2014, with a market share of 74%. The growth of the construction, automotive, and other end-user sectors is boosting the growth of the iron ore market in this region. Australia, China, and India are the major producers of iron ore in this region

Competitive landscape and key vendors
The global iron ore market is highly fragmented with small and large vendors. The market is highly competitive and dominated by large global vendors who have a vast geographical presence, with production facilities located worldwide.

The key vendors in the market are –
• BHP Billiton
• China Minmetals
• Fortescue Metals
• Rio Tinto
• Vale

Other vendors in the market include African Minerals, Anglo American, ArcelorMittal Brasil, ArcelorMittal Canada, Arrium, Assmang, Atlas Iron, Bahia Mineracao, BC Iron, Bemisa, Brockman, CITIC Pacific, Cliffs Natural Resource, China Metal Products, CSN, CVG Ferrominera Orinoco, Eurasian Natural Resource, Ferrexpo, Ferrous Resources, Flinders, Gindalbie, Grange Resources, Hancock Prospecting, IOC, Kumba Iron Ore, Labrador Iron Mines, LKAB, London Mining, Metalloinvest, Mineral Resources, MMX, Mt. Gibson, New Millennium Iron, Northern Iron, Palabora, Samarco, Shougang Hierro, SNIM, Usiminas, Western Desert Resources, and Zamin Ferrous.

Key questions answered in the report include
• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2019?
• What are the key factors driving the global iron ore market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global iron ore market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the iron ore market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the iron ore market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, Europe, and MEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global iron ore market?

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PART 01: Executive summary
Highlights

PART 02: Scope of the report
Market overview
Top vendor locations

PART 03: Market research methodology
Research methodology
Economic indicators

PART 04: Introduction
Key market highlights

PART 05: Global crude steel industry
Global crude steel production

PART 06: Market landscape
Market overview
Major regions in iron ore production
World reserves of iron ore by country
Global exports of iron ore
Imports of ferrous scrap

PART 07: Global iron ore market
Market size and forecast
Five forces analysis

PART 08: Market segmentation by form
Segmentation of global iron ore market by form
Segmentation of global iron ore market by form 2014
Segmentation of global iron ore market by form 2019
Global iron ore lumps market
Global iron ore fines market

PART 09: Market segmentation by grade
Segmentation of global iron ore market by grade
Segmentation of global iron ore market by grade 2014
Segmentation of global iron ore market by grade 2019
Global low-grade iron ore market
Global medium-grade iron ore market
Global high-grade iron ore market

PART 10: Geographical segmentation
Segmentation of global iron ore market by geography
Segmentation of global iron ore market by geography 2014
Segmentation of global iron ore market by geography 2019
Iron ore market in APAC
Iron ore market in Europe
Iron ore market in Americas
Iron ore market in MEA

PART 11: Key leading countries
China
Australia
Brazil

PART 12: Market drivers

PART 13: Impact of drivers

PART 14: Market challenges

PART 15: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 16: Market trends

PART 17: Vendor landscape
Competitive scenario
Major market vendors
Other prominent vendors

PART 18: Key vendor analysis
BHP Billiton
China Minmetals
Fortescue
Rio Tinto
Vale

PART 19: Explore Technavio

List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Market segmentation of global iron ore market
Exhibit 02: Mine location
Exhibit 03: Major crude steel producers 2013 and 2014 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 04: Top 10 crude steel producing countries 2014 (million metric ton)
Exhibit 05: Top 10 exporters 2014 (million metric ton)
Exhibit 06: Top 10 importers 2014 (million metric ton)
Exhibit 07: Global iron ore market segmentation
Exhibit 08: Major regions in iron ore production 2014 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 09: World reserves of iron ore by country (million metric tons)
Exhibit 10: Global exports of iron ore 2011-2014 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 11: Imports of ferrous scrap 2011-2014 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 12: Global iron ore market 2014-2019 (billion metric tons)
Exhibit 13: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 14: Segmentation of global iron ore market by form
Exhibit 15: Segmentation of global iron ore market by form 2014
Exhibit 16: Segmentation of global iron ore market by form 2019
Exhibit 17: Exhibit 15: Global iron ore lumps market 2014-2019 (billion metric tons)
Exhibit 18: Exhibit 15: Global iron ore fines market 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 19: Segmentation of global iron ore market by grade 2014
Exhibit 20: Segmentation of global iron ore market by grade 2014
Exhibit 21: Segmentation of global iron ore market by grade 2019
Exhibit 22: Exhibit 15: Global low-grade iron ore market 2014-2019 (billion metric tons)
Exhibit 23: Exhibit 15: Global medium-grade iron ore market 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 24: Exhibit 15: Global high-grade iron ore market 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 25: Segmentation of global iron ore market by geography
Exhibit 26: Segmentation of global iron ore market by geography 2014
Exhibit 27: Iron ore market in APAC 2014-2019 (billion metric tons)
Exhibit 28: Iron ore market in Europe 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 29: Iron ore market in Americas 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 30: Iron ore market in MEA 2014-2019 (million metric tons)
Exhibit 31: Key leading countries
Exhibit 32: Key drivers in global iron ore market
Exhibit 33: Impact of drivers
Exhibit 34: Key challenges in global iron ore market
Exhibit 35: Iron ore monthly prices 2014-2015 ($ per dry metric ton)
Exhibit 36: Iron ore fines price 2010-2014 ($ per ton)
Exhibit 37: Impact of drivers and challenges
Exhibit 38: Key trends in global iron ore market
Exhibit 39: Major market vendors 2014
Exhibit 40: BHP Billiton: Business segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 41: BHP Billiton: Business segmentation by revenue 2014 and 2015
Exhibit 42: Fortescue: Business segmentation by revenue 2014 and 2015 ($ billion)
Exhibit 43: Fortescue: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2015
Exhibit 44: Rio Tinto: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 45: Rio Tinto: Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014
Exhibit 46: Rio Tinto: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 47: Vale: Business segmentation by revenue 2014
Exhibit 48: Vale: Business segmentation by revenue 2013 and 2014 ($ billion)
Exhibit 49: Vale: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2014

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