Iron Ore Imports in the U.S. in 2023
In 2023, a total of 490,859,354.72 kg (or approximately 490.86 million metric tons) of iron ore were imported into the United States. This massive quantity was shipped via 253,982.22 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units).
Top Iron Ore Exporters to the U.S.
- TUPY S/A: With 30,001 shipments, TUPY S/A was the leading exporter of iron ore to the United States in 2023.
- AUKEY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED: This company shipped 16,730 containers of iron ore to the U.S.
- SUIHE GROUP: With 12,444 shipments, SUIHE GROUP was another significant exporter.
- FANYF: This exporter sent 8,240 containers of iron ore to the United States.
- DAMCO INDIA PVT LTD: This company shipped 646 containers of iron ore to the U.S.
Top Iron Ore Importers in the U.S.
- TELAMON CORP: With 18,200 shipments, TELAMON CORP was the top importer of iron ore in the U.S. in 2023.
- SIGMA CORP: This company imported 16,700 containers of iron ore.
- NEWRGY TRADE INC: With 15,460 shipments, NEWRGY TRADE INC was another significant importer.
- TUPY AMERICAN FOUNDRY CORP: This company imported 1,167 containers of iron ore.
- NEW YORK INDUSTRIAL INC: With 1,090 shipments, NEW YORK INDUSTRIAL INC was another top importer of iron ore in the U.S.
Top Iron Ore Exporting Countries and Loading Ports
| Country | Number of Shipments | Notable Loading Ports |
|---|---|---|
| China | 52,050 | Yantian (11,977), Shanghai (8,793), Xiamen (7,793) |
| India | 32,764 | Mundra (17,271), Jawaharlal Nehru (6,088), Singapore (1,624) |
| Brazil | 43,090 | Port Code (1404), Port Code (1,256), Saopaulo (461) |
| Italy | 4,217 | Genoa (1,579), Livorno (1,177), La Spezia (1,109) |
| Taiwan | 2,109 | Kaohsiung (1,225), Taipei (314), Chi Lung (259) |