
Why are Iron (SGX) Prices so high?
05-02-2026 - Over the past month, the price of iron ore on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has decreased from $106.64 per ton to $100.9 per ton. This decline suggests a downward trend in the raw material market, possibly due to changes in demand or supply dynamics. The forecast for iron ore on the SGX is $100.71 per ton, a slight decrease of $0.19 per ton or -0.2% from the current price of $100.9 per ton. This indicates a generally stable price trend with minimal risk of significant fluctuations in the raw material market.
The current forecast presents mixed signals. Data on seaborne imports and exports suggest a potential price drop of $1.91 per ton, while demand and supply data indicate upward pressure. Overall, flows and technical data suggest a possible decrease in raw material prices. Recent analyses support this outlook, predicting a decline in iron ore prices in the coming months, consistent with the forecasted decrease to $100.71 per ton. According to the Investing News Network, experts expect iron ore prices to fall below $100 per metric ton in the second half of 2026, with the development of the Simandou mine being a key factor. This projection aligns with the anticipated downward trend in the SGX Iron Ore market.
The current forecast presents mixed signals. Data on seaborne imports and exports suggest a potential price drop of $1.91 per ton, while demand and supply data indicate upward pressure. Overall, flows and technical data suggest a possible decrease in raw material prices. Recent analyses support this outlook, predicting a decline in iron ore prices in the coming months, consistent with the forecasted decrease to $100.71 per ton. According to the Investing News Network, experts expect iron ore prices to fall below $100 per metric ton in the second half of 2026, with the development of the Simandou mine being a key factor. This projection aligns with the anticipated downward trend in the SGX Iron Ore market.
What is the current / spot price of Iron (SGX)?
Iron (SGX) Price Today
February 6, 2026
Current Price
100.9
$/t
What is the forecast for the price of Iron (SGX)?
Iron (SGX) Price Forecast
February 9, 2026
1 Month Forecast
100.71
$/t
1 Year Forecast
93.58
$/t
What are the short-term drivers of Iron (SGX) prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is moderately bearish due to drivers such as: - Coal imports to Viet Nam - Steel exports from China - Short term price trends - Long term price trends - The shape of the futures curve Br(None)
What are the long-term drivers of Iron (SGX) prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - EWMA-based technical analysis - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - The shape of the futures curve - Steel exports from India
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