LCIB Iron Ore Service

Unlock full market potential with
exclusive iron ore data

LCIB provides an exclusive and extensive analysis of Chinese, European, East and Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern and North African iron ore product markets.


Our associates are based in multiple sites around the world, enabling a real-time flow of insights into the iron ore supply chain.

We have an on-the-ground presence in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan and South Africa in addition to our associates in Shanghai, Singapore and headquarters in London. These associates collaborate to provide exclusive proprietary data and high-value insights about the real-time state of the global iron ore supply chain.

Our Iron Ore Service reports are developed using information and market insights based on tracking actual iron ore shipments in bulk from ports around the globe. The data collected is reconciled with various market participants situated along the global iron ore supply chain.

  • Unrivalled insight into the iron ore markets of China, Europe, East and Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
  • Allows our clients to learn about changes in the global iron ore supply/demand balance as they occur, enabling them to take advantage of near-term market changes. The data offers analysis of global iron ore dispatches by shipper, by major buyer, by product type, by grade as well as outlines individual steel mills' iron ore procurement profiles.
  • Crucial reading for all industry professionals interested in forward business planning, procurements and supply decision-making relating to the iron ore sector.

Analysis and business intelligence for strategic planning


Our team produces strategy-defining monthly and weekly tactical reports with data that is not available elsewhere.


We offer growth strategy and market penetration recommendations; fundamental market and price analysis; feasibility studies; business/project risk and competitor assessments; financial and technical viability studies, procurement best practice studies; market and pricing forecasts; market entry advice and other value-added services.

Operational focus for superior strategic performance

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