September 07, 2008

Australia exports 26.465 million tons of iron ore in January

According to the related statistics, Australian exports of iron ore in January 2008 up by 23.4% YoY to reach 26.465 million tonnes.

The port wise details are as under
1. Hedland - 10.611 million tonnes
2. Dampier - 9.603 million tonnes
3. Walcott - 4.604 million tonnes
4. Esperance- 0.450 million tonnes
5. Whyalla- 0. 399 million tonnes
6. Yampi Sound- 0.369 million tonnes
7. Geraldton – 0.358 million tonnes
8. Latta – 0.071 million tonnes

It is forecast that the Australian iron ore exports in 2008will reach 318 million tonnes.

(Sourced from YIEH.com)