In 2025, seaborne dry bulk flows showed mixed trends across major commodities. Iron ore exports grew modestly, with China remaining the dominant importer despite a slowdown in domestic steel production. Coal shipments fell, reflecting China’s rising domestic production and shift toward renewables. Bauxite flows surged, driven by strong Chinese aluminium production and, more recently, due ...<p><p>https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/chinas-demand-is-the-heaviest-factor-for-commodities-in-2025/</p></p>