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AustraliaAugustPPA Port Hedland Iron Ore Export
| Latest Release | Actual Value | Forecast Value | Previous Value | Next Release Time | Release Frequency | Importance |
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| 2026-09-15 | 1279.9610,000 tons | 10,000 tons | 1258.7110,000 tons | 2026-10-12 08:10 | Monthly |
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Definition
This is a statistic on iron ore exports from the Port of Hedland. The data is published monthly in metric tons. Some months may not have reported source data. The port terminology used is export loading and import unloading; the national data provides details of shipments to the destination port.
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Why It Matters
Port Hedland, located in northwestern Australia, is Australia's main iron ore export port. Australia has proven iron ore reserves of approximately 40 billion tons, with 80% of the product exported. [Australia's iron ore reserves are not only large but also of very high grade. The main iron ore regions in Australia are concentrated in the Pilbara region of western Australia, with more than a dozen high-grade mines and an average iron ore grade of 57%. The iron ore mines owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, two of the world's three largest iron ore producers, are also primarily located in this area. Port Hedland is only 300 kilometers west of the Pilbara region, making iron ore transportation very convenient and efficient. This port is also the world's largest iron ore export port. 1QH Reminder: According to parameters from authoritative international media, this indicator has a low correlation with [the relevant data/sources].]
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Pilbara Port Authority (PPA)
