Iron ore prices have fallen by nearly 20% since the beginning of this year, despite still strong Chinese imports. Prices may recover somewhat as we move into the second quarter, a time of seasonal strength in China’s steel output. However, a surge in new low-cost supply this year and slower growth in China’s demand suggests that prices will continue to fall in the second half.
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