How much iron ore does Iran produce and export?
Iran is the 5th largest producer of iron ore: 93 million tonnes in 2025, 3.6% of the world's 2.6 billion tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $1.1 billion in 2024, 0.7% of world exports of iron ore (HS 2601) (CEPII BACI).
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Iran's iron ore production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 93 million tonnes | 3.6% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Iran's iron ore exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.1 billion | 0.7% | 9.3 million t | $122 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 2601 (Iron ores and concentrates).
The iron ore price Iran sells into
The benchmark price, 62% Fe fines, CFR China spot, was $97.7/dmtu in September 2026, down 5% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 27% a year, calmer in 70% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Iron ore price history.
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