Iron ore exports through Port Hedland increased by 10.3% in May 2026 compared to April

In May of this year, iron ore shipments from Australia's Port Hedland increased by 10.3 percent month-on-month and decreased by 3.1 percent year-on-year, amounting to 51,029,634 tons.

According to information released by the Port Hedland Port Authority, iron ore shipments from Port Hedland to China this month totaled 43.74 million tons, up 13.7 percent from the previous month and down 3.7 percent year-on-year. South Korea and Japan followed China in March, receiving 3.52 million tons and 2.08 million tons, respectively.

On the other hand, iron ore shipments from Port Dampier decreased by 11.6 percent month-on-month and 3.8 percent year-on-year to 11.9 million tons in May.