Market Description
The global Red Hematite market represents a specialized segment of the iron ore and mineral industry, encompassing naturally occurring and processed hematite characterized by its high iron content and distinctive red coloration. Red hematite is primarily utilized as a raw material in steel production and pig iron manufacturing, while refined grades are also used as pigments in coatings, construction materials, and specialty industrial applications.
Market dynamics are closely linked to global steel demand, infrastructure development, and industrial activity. Red hematite is favored for its relatively high iron concentration, ease of processing, and wide availability across major mining regions. In pigment applications, red hematite offers excellent color stability, non-toxicity, and resistance to weathering, supporting its use in paints, construction materials, and ceramics.
The industry is capital-intensive and resource-driven, with production concentrated among large-scale mining companies and vertically integrated steel producers. Market competition is influenced by ore quality, beneficiation capability, logistics efficiency, and proximity to downstream steelmaking and pigment-processing facilities.
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Fines
Red hematite fines constitute the largest volume segment, primarily consumed in sintering and pelletizing processes for steelmaking. Demand is driven by integrated steel plants and large-scale metallurgical operations.
Pellets
A higher-value segment offering improved furnace efficiency, reduced emissions, and consistent quality. Growth is supported by environmental regulations and the global shift toward efficient steelmaking practices.
By Application
Steel Industry
The dominant application segment, accounting for the majority of red hematite consumption. Demand is driven by infrastructure construction, automotive manufacturing, machinery production, and urban development.
Pigment Industry
A niche but stable segment where finely processed red hematite is used as a natural pigment in paints, coatings, construction materials, and ceramics. Growth is supported by demand for environmentally friendly and durable pigments.
Other Applications
Includes cement manufacturing, heavy media separation, and specialty industrial uses.
Key Players Analysis
The global Red Hematite market is moderately consolidated, with major multinational mining companies and regional producers controlling significant production capacity and trade flows.
Key manufacturers profiled in the study include:
Leading players focus on ore quality optimization, pelletization capacity expansion, logistics integration, and alignment with low-emission steel value chains.
Regional Market Analysis
North America
A mature market characterized by pellet-based consumption and stable demand from domestic steel producers. The United States dominates regional production and consumption.
Europe
Driven by demand for high-grade red hematite and pellets due to strict environmental regulations and advanced steelmaking technologies. Northern Europe plays a significant role in supply.
China
The largest global consumer of red hematite, driven by extensive steel production capacity. Imports supplement domestic production to meet quality and volume requirements.
Japan
A major importer with limited domestic mining. Demand is stable and focused on high-quality red hematite for efficient steelmaking.
India
A rapidly growing market supported by infrastructure development, urbanization, and expanding steel capacity. India also exports red hematite to regional markets.
Southeast Asia
Moderate growth driven by construction, manufacturing expansion, and infrastructure investment, with limited domestic ore production.
Central & South America
Brazil dominates regional production and exports, supported by large, high-grade red hematite reserves.
Middle East & Africa
Developing demand linked to infrastructure projects and industrial diversification, with selective expansion of steelmaking capacity.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Low
High capital requirements, regulatory constraints, and long mine development timelines restrict new entrants.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Low
Mining companies control upstream resources, limiting supplier influence.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Large steelmakers purchase in bulk and exert strong pricing pressure.
Threat of Substitutes – Low
No large-scale substitute exists for red hematite in steelmaking.
Competitive Rivalry – High
Intense competition among global miners based on cost, logistics efficiency, and ore quality.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Trend Analysis
Market Drivers
Market Challenges
Value Chain Analysis
Strategic Outlook
The global Red Hematite market is expected to maintain steady long-term growth, supported by sustained steel demand, infrastructure investment, and increasing adoption of high-grade and pelletized ores. While price volatility will remain a structural feature, producers emphasizing quality improvement, operational efficiency, and environmental performance are best positioned to strengthen their competitive standing during the forecast period.
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Table of Contents
Global Red Hematite Market Professional Survey Report
1 Industry Overview of Red Hematite
1.1 Definition and Specifications of Red Hematite
1.1.1 Definition of Red Hematite
1.1.2 Specifications of Red Hematite
1.2 Classification of Red Hematite
1.2.1 Fines
1.2.2 Pellets
1.3 Applications of Red Hematite
1.3.1 Steel
1.3.2 Pigment
1.3.3 Other
1.4 Market Segment by Regions
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 Southeast Asia
1.4.6 India
2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Red Hematite
2.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Red Hematite
2.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Red Hematite
2.4 Industry Chain Structure of Red Hematite
3 Technical Data and Manufacturing Plants Analysis of Red Hematite
3.1 Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
3.2 Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
3.3 R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
3.4 Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
4 Global Red Hematite Overall Market Overview
4.1 2013-E Overall Market Analysis
4.2 Capacity Analysis
4.2.1 2013-E Global Red Hematite Capacity and Growth Rate Analysis
4.2.2 2017 Red Hematite Capacity Analysis (Company Segment)
4.3 Sales Analysis
4.3.1 2013-E Global Red Hematite Sales and Growth Rate Analysis
4.3.2 2017 Red Hematite Sales Analysis (Company Segment)
4.4 Sales Price Analysis
4.4.1 2013-E Global Red Hematite Sales Price
4.4.2 2017 Red Hematite Sales Price Analysis (Company Segment)
5 Red Hematite Regional Market Analysis
5.1 North America Red Hematite Market Analysis
5.1.1 North America Red Hematite Market Overview
5.1.2 North America 2013-E Red Hematite Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.1.3 North America 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price Analysis
5.1.4 North America 2017 Red Hematite Market Share Analysis
5.2 Europe Red Hematite Market Analysis
5.2.1 Europe Red Hematite Market Overview
5.2.2 Europe 2013-E Red Hematite Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.2.3 Europe 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price Analysis
5.2.4 Europe 2017 Red Hematite Market Share Analysis
5.3 China Red Hematite Market Analysis
5.3.1 China Red Hematite Market Overview
5.3.2 China 2013-E Red Hematite Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.3.3 China 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price Analysis
5.3.4 China 2017 Red Hematite Market Share Analysis
5.4 Japan Red Hematite Market Analysis
5.4.1 Japan Red Hematite Market Overview
5.4.2 Japan 2013-E Red Hematite Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.4.3 Japan 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price Analysis
5.4.4 Japan 2017 Red Hematite Market Share Analysis
5.5 Southeast Asia Red Hematite Market Analysis
5.5.1 Southeast Asia Red Hematite Market Overview
5.5.2 Southeast Asia 2013-E Red Hematite Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.5.3 Southeast Asia 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price Analysis
5.5.4 Southeast Asia 2017 Red Hematite Market Share Analysis
5.6 India Red Hematite Market Analysis
5.6.1 India Red Hematite Market Overview
5.6.2 India 2013-E Red Hematite Local Supply, Import, Export, Local Consumption Analysis
5.6.3 India 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price Analysis
5.6.4 India 2017 Red Hematite Market Share Analysis
6 Global 2013-E Red Hematite Segment Market Analysis (by Type)
6.1 Global 2013-E Red Hematite Sales by Type
6.2 Different Types of Red Hematite Product Interview Price Analysis
6.3 Different Types of Red Hematite Product Driving Factors Analysis
6.3.1 Fines Growth Driving Factor Analysis
6.3.2 Pellets Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7 Global 2013-E Red Hematite Segment Market Analysis (by Application)
7.1 Global 2013-E Red Hematite Consumption by Application
7.2 Different Application of Red Hematite Product Interview Price Analysis
7.3 Different Application of Red Hematite Product Driving Factors Analysis
7.3.1 Steel of Red Hematite Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.2 Pigment of Red Hematite Growth Driving Factor Analysis
7.3.3 Other of Red Hematite Growth Driving Factor Analysis
8 Major Manufacturers Analysis of Red Hematite
8.1 Vale SA
8.1.1 Company Profile
8.1.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.1.2.1 Product A
8.1.2.2 Product B
8.1.3 Vale SA 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.1.4 Vale SA 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.2 Metso
8.2.1 Company Profile
8.2.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.2.2.1 Product A
8.2.2.2 Product B
8.2.3 Metso 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.2.4 Metso 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.3 Arya Group
8.3.1 Company Profile
8.3.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.3.2.1 Product A
8.3.2.2 Product B
8.3.3 Arya Group 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.3.4 Arya Group 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.4 CAP Group
8.4.1 Company Profile
8.4.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.4.2.1 Product A
8.4.2.2 Product B
8.4.3 CAP Group 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.4.4 CAP Group 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.5 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional
8.5.1 Company Profile
8.5.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.5.2.1 Product A
8.5.2.2 Product B
8.5.3 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.5.4 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.6 Australasian Resources
8.6.1 Company Profile
8.6.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.6.2.1 Product A
8.6.2.2 Product B
8.6.3 Australasian Resources 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.6.4 Australasian Resources 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.7 Rio Tinto
8.7.1 Company Profile
8.7.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.7.2.1 Product A
8.7.2.2 Product B
8.7.3 Rio Tinto 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.7.4 Rio Tinto 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.8 BHP Billiton
8.8.1 Company Profile
8.8.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.8.2.1 Product A
8.8.2.2 Product B
8.8.3 BHP Billiton 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.8.4 BHP Billiton 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.9 Fortescue Metals Group
8.9.1 Company Profile
8.9.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.9.2.1 Product A
8.9.2.2 Product B
8.9.3 Fortescue Metals Group 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.9.4 Fortescue Metals Group 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.10 Atlas Iron
8.10.1 Company Profile
8.10.2 Product Picture and Specifications
8.10.2.1 Product A
8.10.2.2 Product B
8.10.3 Atlas Iron 2017 Red Hematite Sales, Ex-factory Price, Revenue, Gross Margin Analysis
8.10.4 Atlas Iron 2017 Red Hematite Business Region Distribution Analysis
8.11 Gerdau
8.12 Baotou Iron & Steel
8.13 Arrium (SIMEC)
8.14 BC Iron
8.15 National Iranian Steel
8.16 Cleveland-Cliffs
9 Development Trend of Analysis of Red Hematite Market
9.1 Global Red Hematite Market Trend Analysis
9.1.1 Global -2025 Red Hematite Market Size (Volume and Value) Forecast
9.1.2 Global -2025 Red Hematite Sales Price Forecast
9.2 Red Hematite Regional Market Trend
9.2.1 North America -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Forecast
9.2.2 Europe -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Forecast
9.2.3 China -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Forecast
9.2.4 Japan -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Forecast
9.2.5 Southeast Asia -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Forecast
9.2.6 India -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Forecast
9.3 Red Hematite Market Trend (Product Type)
9.4 Red Hematite Market Trend (Application)
10 Red Hematite Marketing Type Analysis
10.1 Red Hematite Regional Marketing Type Analysis
10.2 Red Hematite International Trade Type Analysis
10.3 Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Red Hematite by Region
10.4 Red Hematite Supply Chain Analysis
11 Consumers Analysis of Red Hematite
11.1 Consumer 1 Analysis
11.2 Consumer 2 Analysis
11.3 Consumer 3 Analysis
11.4 Consumer 4 Analysis
12 Conclusion of the Global Red Hematite Market Professional Survey Report 2017
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Picture of Red Hematite
Table Product Specifications of Red Hematite
Table Classification of Red Hematite
Figure Global Production Market Share of Red Hematite by Type
Figure Fines Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Fines
Figure Pellets Picture
Table Major Manufacturers of Pellets
Table Applications of Red Hematite
Figure Global Consumption Volume Market Share of Red Hematite by Application
Figure Steel Examples
Table Major Consumers in Steel
Figure Pigment Examples
Table Major Consumers in Pigment
Figure Other Examples
Table Major Consumers in Other
Figure Market Share of Red Hematite by Regions
Figure North America Red Hematite Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Europe Red Hematite Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure China Red Hematite Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Japan Red Hematite Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure Southeast Asia Red Hematite Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Figure India Red Hematite Market Size (Million USD) (2013-2025)
Table Red Hematite Raw Material and Suppliers
Table Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Red Hematite
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Red Hematite
Figure Industry Chain Structure of Red Hematite
Table Capacity and Commercial Production Date of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
Table Manufacturing Plants Distribution of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
Table R&D Status and Technology Source of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
Table Raw Materials Sources Analysis of Global Red Hematite Major Manufacturers
Table Global Capacity, Sales , Price, Cost, Sales Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Red Hematite 2013-E
Figure Global 2013-E Red Hematite Market Size (Volume) and Growth Rate
Figure Global 2013-E Red Hematite Market Size (Value) and Growth Rate
Table 2013-E Global Red Hematite Capacity and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Red Hematite Capacity (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Red Hematite Sales (K MT) and Growth Rate
Table 2017 Global Red Hematite Sales (K MT) List (Company Segment)
Table 2013-E Global Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT)
Table 2017 Global Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT) List (Company Segment)
Figure North America Capacity Overview
Table North America Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Red Hematite 2013-E
Figure North America 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure North America 2017 Red Hematite Sales Market Share
Figure Europe Capacity Overview
Table Europe Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Red Hematite 2013-E
Figure Europe 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Europe 2017 Red Hematite Sales Market Share
Figure China Capacity Overview
Table China Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Red Hematite 2013-E
Figure China 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure China 2017 Red Hematite Sales Market Share
Figure Japan Capacity Overview
Table Japan Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Red Hematite 2013-E
Figure Japan 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Japan 2017 Red Hematite Sales Market Share
Figure Southeast Asia Capacity Overview
Table Southeast Asia Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Red Hematite 2013-E
Figure Southeast Asia 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure Southeast Asia 2017 Red Hematite Sales Market Share
Figure India Capacity Overview
Table India Supply, Import, Export and Consumption (K MT) of Red Hematite 2013-E
Figure India 2013-E Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT)
Figure India 2017 Red Hematite Sales Market Share
Table Global 2013-E Red Hematite Sales (K MT) by Type
Table Different Types Red Hematite Product Interview Price
Table Global 2013-E Red Hematite Sales (K MT) by Application
Table Different Application Red Hematite Product Interview Price
Table Vale SA Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Vale SA Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Vale SA Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Metso Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Metso Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Metso Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Arya Group Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Arya Group Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Arya Group Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table CAP Group Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 CAP Group Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 CAP Group Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Australasian Resources Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Australasian Resources Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Australasian Resources Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Rio Tinto Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Rio Tinto Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Rio Tinto Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table BHP Billiton Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 BHP Billiton Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 BHP Billiton Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Fortescue Metals Group Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Fortescue Metals Group Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Fortescue Metals Group Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Atlas Iron Information List
Table Product Overview
Table 2017 Atlas Iron Red Hematite Revenue (Million USD), Sales (K MT), Ex-factory Price (USD/MT)
Figure 2017 Atlas Iron Red Hematite Business Region Distribution
Table Gerdau Information List
Table Baotou Iron & Steel Information List
Table Arrium (SIMEC) Information List
Table BC Iron Information List
Table National Iranian Steel Information List
Table Cleveland-Cliffs Information List
Figure Global -2025 Red Hematite Market Size (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Red Hematite Market Size (Million USD) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Global -2025 Red Hematite Sales Price (USD/MT) Forecast
Figure North America -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure China -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Europe -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Southeast Asia -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure Japan -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Figure India -2025 Red Hematite Consumption Volume (K MT) and Growth Rate Forecast
Table Global Sales Volume (K MT) of Red Hematite by Type -2025
Table Global Consumption Volume (K MT) of Red Hematite by Application -2025
Table Traders or Distributors with Contact Information of Red Hematite by Region
Market Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
Fines
Red hematite fines constitute the largest volume segment, primarily consumed in sintering and pelletizing processes for steelmaking. Demand is driven by integrated steel plants and large-scale metallurgical operations.
Pellets
A higher-value segment offering improved furnace efficiency, reduced emissions, and consistent quality. Growth is supported by environmental regulations and the global shift toward efficient steelmaking practices.
By Application
Steel Industry
The dominant application segment, accounting for the majority of red hematite consumption. Demand is driven by infrastructure construction, automotive manufacturing, machinery production, and urban development.
Pigment Industry
A niche but stable segment where finely processed red hematite is used as a natural pigment in paints, coatings, construction materials, and ceramics. Growth is supported by demand for environmentally friendly and durable pigments.
Other Applications
Includes cement manufacturing, heavy media separation, and specialty industrial uses.
Key Players Analysis
The global Red Hematite market is moderately consolidated, with major multinational mining companies and regional producers controlling significant production capacity and trade flows.
Key manufacturers profiled in the study include:
Leading players focus on ore quality optimization, pelletization capacity expansion, logistics integration, and alignment with low-emission steel value chains.
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