
Why are Iron (SGX) Prices so high?
14-04-2026 - Over the past month, the price of Iron Ore on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has seen a slight decrease, moving from $106.72/t to $105.33/t. This modest drop reflects minor fluctuations in the market value of this raw material, likely due to changes in demand or supply dynamics. The forecast predicts a price of $107.26/t, which is an increase of $1.93/t or 1.8% from the current price of $105.33/t. This suggests a generally stable trend with minimal risk, as the price change is relatively small.
The current forecast indicates upward price pressure on raw materials, influenced by data on Seaborne Imports & Exports and Exchange Rates. However, this is balanced by Technical data suggesting downward pressure, highlighting a lack of consensus among different data types.
Recent market data shows a rebound in iron ore futures, with the most-traded September contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange rising by 1.26% to 763.5 yuan (approximately $111.75) per metric ton. Similarly, the benchmark May iron ore on the Singapore Exchange increased by 1.08% to $104.6/t as of April 14, 2026. This upward movement is attributed to rising oil prices and increased feedstock demand, which have supported the iron ore market. This recent price increase aligns with the forecast of $107.26/t for the upcoming month, suggesting that the market may continue to experience upward momentum in the near term.
The current forecast indicates upward price pressure on raw materials, influenced by data on Seaborne Imports & Exports and Exchange Rates. However, this is balanced by Technical data suggesting downward pressure, highlighting a lack of consensus among different data types.
Recent market data shows a rebound in iron ore futures, with the most-traded September contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange rising by 1.26% to 763.5 yuan (approximately $111.75) per metric ton. Similarly, the benchmark May iron ore on the Singapore Exchange increased by 1.08% to $104.6/t as of April 14, 2026. This upward movement is attributed to rising oil prices and increased feedstock demand, which have supported the iron ore market. This recent price increase aligns with the forecast of $107.26/t for the upcoming month, suggesting that the market may continue to experience upward momentum in the near term.
What is the current / spot price of Iron (SGX)?
Iron (SGX) Price Today
April 15, 2026
Current Price
105.33
$/t
What is the forecast for the price of Iron (SGX)?
Iron (SGX) Price Forecast
April 21, 2026
1 Month Forecast
107.26
$/t
1 Year Forecast
98.13
$/t
What are the short-term drivers of Iron (SGX) prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - Short term price trends - Steel imports to China - Iron Ore exports from Canada Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Long term price trends - Coal imports to Viet Nam
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 - Movements in the Brazilian Real Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - The shape of the futures curve - Short term price trends
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