Today's iron ore market trended higher before easing off. The most active contract I2609 closed at 784 yuan/tonne, up 0.64% from the previous session.
Apr 21, 2026 18:14Today, DCE iron ore futures exhibited a steadly up-trend , with I2609 contract ultimately settling at 778.5 RMB per tonne, representing an increase of 0.39% from the previous trading session. Conversely, physical spot prices experienced a decline of 3 to 5 RMB per tonne compared to the preceding day.
Apr 20, 2026 18:15Today DCE iron ore futures exhibited a firm trend, with the most active I2609 contract ultimately settling at 778.5 RMB per tonne, representing an increase of 0.39 per cent from the previous trading session.
Apr 17, 2026 18:24Today DCE iron ore futures exhibited a robust trajectory today, with the most active I2609 contract ultimately settling at 782 RMB per tonne, representing an increase of 3.10 per cent from the previous trading session.
Apr 16, 2026 18:17Today DCE iron ore futures exhibited a firm trend, with the most active I2609 contract ultimately settling at 764 RMB per tonne, representing an increase of 0.99 per cent from the previous trading session. Physical spot prices rose by 2 to 5 RMB per tonne compared to the preceding day.
Apr 15, 2026 18:16Today DCE Iron ore futures traded strongly in the afternoon session, with the main contract I2609 closing at 763 yuan/ton, up 1.26% from the previous trading session. Spot prices rose 5-8 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. Traders were active in quoting prices, while steel mills were cautious in purchasing; overall spot trading was sluggish.
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Apr 10, 2026 17:58The overall trend for iron ore futures was weak today, with the main contract I2609 closing at 750 RMB/ton, down 2.53% from the previous session. Spot prices fell 7-12 RMB/ton, with traders showing general willingness to quote but steel mills restocking only as needed and making few inquiries
Apr 9, 2026 18:13Today, DCE iron ore futures trended weaker overall. The most-traded contract I2609 ultimately closed at 766.5 yuan/mt, down 1.35% from the previous trading session. Spot prices fell 5-8 yuan/mt from the previous trading day.
Apr 8, 2026 18:00Today, DCE iron ore futures rose before falling today. The most-traded I2605 contract ultimately closed at 797.5 yuan/mt, down 0.44% from the previous trading session. Spot prices fell 2-5 yuan/mt from the previous trading day.
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