Destination
China
- Latest exports
- $70.9B
- Market share
- 63.8%
- Growth
- -9.8%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
T3 · Product exporter position
Australia exports of Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated (HS 260111)
See where Australia stands in iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$86.6BLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
26Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-10.6%Annualized changeDestination HHI
6,761Destination concentrationWeighted share
65.2%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Australia in Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 260111. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$86.6B
Current 2024 exports$84.5B
Three-year average$87.8B
Historical peak$127.5B
Market position
Active destinations26
Destination HHI6,761
Weighted share65.2%
Share change-1.9 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-10.6%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown44.8%
TrendRapid decline
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Australia | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $86.6B | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $84.5B | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -10.6% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +4.3% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | CHN | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 81.8% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 6,761 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | -1.9 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 46.5% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Australia sell iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $70.9B | 63.8% | -9.8% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Japan | $5.0B | 60.1% | -17.3% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Republic of Korea | $4.8B | 74.8% | -13.6% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Singapore | $1.9B | 95.2% | +276% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Taiwan | $1.4B | 77.6% | -17.9% | Not reported | Growing |
| Viet Nam | $1.0B | 67.2% | -10.6% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Indonesia | $907.0M | 78.1% | +3.1% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| India | $259.9M | 63.9% | +59% | 0.5% tariff | Accelerating |
| Malaysia | $209.7M | 13% | -1.2% | FTA reported | Growing |
Destination
Japan
- Latest exports
- $5.0B
- Market share
- 60.1%
- Growth
- -17.3%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Republic of Korea
- Latest exports
- $4.8B
- Market share
- 74.8%
- Growth
- -13.6%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Singapore
- Latest exports
- $1.9B
- Market share
- 95.2%
- Growth
- +276%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Taiwan
- Latest exports
- $1.4B
- Market share
- 77.6%
- Growth
- -17.9%
- Access
- Not reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Viet Nam
- Latest exports
- $1.0B
- Market share
- 67.2%
- Growth
- -10.6%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Indonesia
- Latest exports
- $907.0M
- Market share
- 78.1%
- Growth
- +3.1%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
India
- Latest exports
- $259.9M
- Market share
- 63.9%
- Growth
- +59%
- Access
- 0.5% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Malaysia
- Latest exports
- $209.7M
- Market share
- 13%
- Growth
- -1.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Price intelligence
How does Australia's price position vary?
Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.
Highest reported price
Chile: $21.7K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Papua New Guinea: $4.8 / ton.
Median price
$105.8 / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Australia and HS 260111 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $45.2B | +85.4% | 71 |
| 2011 | $66.4B | +47% | 75 |
| 2012 | $58.0B | -12.6% | 76 |
| 2013 | $67.3B | +16.1% | 71 |
| 2014 | $62.1B | -7.8% | 21 |
| 2015 | $39.4B | -36.6% | 18 |
| 2016 | $40.1B | +1.8% | 68 |
| 2017 | $50.6B | +26.2% | 24 |
| 2018 | $50.0B | -1.3% | 29 |
| 2019 | $68.4B | +37% | 65 |
| 2020 | $80.5B | +17.6% | 26 |
| 2021 | $118.3B | +47% | 25 |
| 2022 | $88.0B | -25.6% | 29 |
| 2023 | $91.0B | +3.4% | 58 |
| 2024 | $84.5B | -7.1% | 26 |
Exporter context
Australia economy and trade network
The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 260111.
Australia has reported exports of $343.3B and a trade balance of $63.8B in 2024.
Available structural indicators include 32.2% trade openness, 27.2% investment, and 270 active trade partners.
Reported values
Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.
Calculated indicators
Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.
Coverage
Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Australia iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated exports
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