According to Mining News Pro -Bahrain iron ore imports in Q3 CY18 witnessed at 2.28 MnT, up 9% Q-o-Q as against 2.1 MnT in last quarter. However, on yearly basis, imports increased 66% as against 1.37 MnT in Q3 CY17.
Bahrain Imports dropped 11% on monthly basis
In Sep`18, the total imports depicted 11% dip to 0.8 MnT as against 0.9 MnT a month before. On yearly basis, Imports increased almost two folds as compared to 0.41 MnT in Sept`17.
Brazil remains the highest iron ore exporter
In Sep`18, Brazilian exports to Bahrain recorded at 0.48 MnT, down 6% M-o-M, followed by Canada at 0.15 MnT (down 12% M-o-M) and Chile at 0.17 MnT (up 6% on monthly basis).
Bahrain`s Country wise iron ore imports
Country | Sep`18 | Aug`18 | M-o-M(%) |
Brazil | 0.48 | 0.51 | -6% |
Canada | 0.15 | 0.17 | -12% |
Chile | 0.17 | 0.16 | 6% |
Turkey | 0 | 0.06 | -100% |
Grand Total | 0.8 | 0.9 | -11% |
Quantity in MnT
Source: Bahrain Customs
Provisional Data
Bahrain pellet export surge 24% Q-o-Q in Q3 CY`18
Bahrain pellet exports in Q3 CY18 recorded at 2.23 MnT, up 24% Q-o-Q as against 1.8 MnT in quarter ending June`18. On yearly basis, exports depicted 56% increase as compared to 1.43 MnT in Q3CY17.
On monthly basis, Sep`18 exports recorded at 0.79 MnT, up 25% as against 0.63 MnT in last month.
Saudi Arabia pellets imports increased sharply in Sept`18
In Sep`18, Saudi Arabia stood the largest importer from Bahrain at 0.4 MnT (up 74% M-o-M), followed by UAE at 0.2 MnT. Indian imports of Bahrain pellet stood at 0.12 MnT in Sep`18 against being nil a month before.
Country wise pellet exports Sep`18 v/s Aug`18
Country | Sep`18 | Aug`18 | M-o-M (%) |
Saudi Arabia | 0.4 | 0.23 | 74% |
Oman | 0.07 | 0.19 | -63% |
United Arab Emirates | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
India | 0.12 | - | 100% |
Turkey | - | - | - |
Grand Total | 0.79 | 0.63 | 25% |
Quantity in MnT
Source: Bahrain Customs
Provisional Data
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