Shipbroker Banchero Costa reported in its latest weekly analysis that 2025 marked another favorable year for the global seaborne iron ore trade. The report indicated a continued positive trend into 2026 regarding export volumes.
During the period from January to December 2025, global loadings of iron ore saw an increase of 3.5% year-on-year. This brought the total volume to 1,732.0 million tonnes, as detailed by AXS Marine vessel tracking data.
The data from AXS Marine, cited by Banchero Costa, highlights the substantial scale of the global iron ore market. The consistent growth observed in 2025 suggests robust demand within the sector.
This upward trajectory in seaborne iron ore trade underscores the ongoing activity in commodity markets and the shipping industry. The positive performance in 2025 sets a precedent for expectations in the current year.
