Global Seaborne Iron Ore Volumes Rose 3.5% in 2025
Worldwide iron ore loadings reached 1,732.0 million tonnes in 2025, with positive shipment momentum carrying over into early 2026.
International seaborne iron ore trade achieved steady growth over the course of 2025, according to the latest market commentary from shipbroker Banchero Costa.
Vessel tracking data sourced from AXS Marine reveals that worldwide loadings of iron ore totaled 1,732.0 million tonnes during the full twelve-month period of 2025. This performance marked a 3.5 percent year-on-year increase in global export volume.
The rise in seaborne cargo flows reflected broader strength in the iron ore sector, highlighted by rising shipments from key exporting nations including Australia.
The firm noted that the positive trajectory established throughout 2025 has carried forward into 2026, with seaborne iron ore export volumes maintaining an upward trend in the early part of the year.
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