The global iron ore pellets market size was worth around USD 59836.3 Million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 118785.7 Million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.43% from 2025 to 2035. The global transition toward low-carbon steelmaking represents a major growth opportunity for the market. Conventional blast furnace–basic oxygen furnace (BF–BOF) processes are highly carbon-intensive, generating nearly 1.9 tons of CO2 per ton of steel. In response to climate commitments, steel producers are rapidly shifting toward Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and hydrogen-based reduction technologies, both of which depend on high-quality DR-grade pellets with iron content above 67% and low silica and alumina levels. Market Overview Iron ore pellets, small spherical agglomerates of iron ore, are critical raw material used in the production of steel. They are created by mixing finely crushed concentrate sources of iron ore ('concentrates') (primarily magnetite or hematite) with binders (e.g., bentonite clay, limestone, organic additives) and placing them in a pellet furnace (or 'induration furnace') where they are heated to achieve the appropriate strength and characteristics. Drivers for growth include an upturn in steel demand, the continual evolution towards hydrogen-ready direct reduced iron (DRI) production methods and the tightening of environmental regulations that will increasingly encourage the use of high-grade pelletised feedstock. Within Asia-Pacific, the majority of the demand for iron ore pellets continues to be sustained by the heavy reliance on blast furnaces in China, as well as the ongoing expansion of production capacity by India, in conjunction with the national infrastructure initiatives underway within that country. The Middle East and North America are beginning to gain traction with an increased availability of low carbon DRI production capacity, increasing the demand and therefore the price for limited quantities of Direct-Reduced-Grade (DR-grade) pellets. Competition within the market for iron ore pellets is moderately concentrated, with a relatively small number of large players, including Vale, Rio Tinto, and Cleveland-Cliffs, benefitting from vertically integrated mining and pelletising operations while many of the mid-tier producers are merging to access high-grade reserves and limit their exposure to demand. Concurrently, the technology associated with the production of iron ore pellets is moving towards hybrid and low carbon induration techniques.

This study gives a detailed analysis of drivers, restrains, opportunities and challenges limiting the market expansion of Global Iron Ore Pellets Market market. The survey included a diverse set of players, including a balance of leading and growing manufacturers for business profiling, such as;

Samarco Vale S.A. Ferrexpo PLC

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Market Segmentation:

By Product

• Blast Furnace
• Direct Reduction

By Application

• Steel Production
• Iron Based Chemicals
• Others

Covered in this Report:

1. Go-to-market Strategy.
2. Neutral perspective on the market performance.
3. Development trends, competitive landscape analysis, supply side analysis, demand side analysis, year-on-year growth, competitive benchmarking, vendor identification, QMI quadrant, and other significant analysis, as well as development status.
4. Customized regional/country reports as per request and country level analysis.
5. Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered.
6.Analysis of Market Size (historical and forecast), Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM), Market Growth, Technological Trends, Market Share, Market Dynamics, Competitive Landscape and Major Players (Innovators, Start-ups, Laggard, and Pioneer).

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Industry Developments:

In October 2025, Platts (S&P Global) plans to revise its Atlantic iron ore blast furnace pellet premium pricing by introducing a new monthly assessment based on 65% Fe iron ore fines and discontinuing the all-in contract price. The existing premium will shift to reference 61% Fe fines, aligning with updated market benchmarks, effective January 2, 2026.

Regional Analysis for Global Iron Ore Pellets Market Market:

✫ North America: (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
✫ Europe: (U.K., Italy, Germany, Russia, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Rest of Europe)
✫ Asia-Pacific: (India, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia Rest of Asia Pacific)
✫ South America: (Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America)
✫ Middle East & Africa: (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)

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⏩ A descriptive analysis of demand-supply gap, market size estimation, SWOT analysis, PESTEL Analysis and forecast in the global market.
⏩ Top-down and bottom-up approach for regional analysis
⏩ Porter’s five forces model gives an in-depth analysis of buyers and suppliers, threats of new entrants & substitutes and competition amongst the key market players.
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