Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
1e5da4d2-34a7-4bb3-a231-6097144df3ee
Materials
Associated ID
f7d49560-991d-4c8b-ab53-63db810c2497
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial 'iron ore concentrate' markets within Eastern China, forming the 'iron ore concentrate' market group for the Eastern China region. Transportation losses, transportation vehicles, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are contained within the respective provincial market datasets. Eastern China includes the following provinces and municipalities: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, and Shandong. Data sources include the China Communications Yearbook, China Energy Statistical Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.
Activity Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset. Each market represents a consumption mix of products within a specific region, connecting suppliers with consumers of the same product within that region. Markets encompass both producers and importers of the product within the same geographical area. Additionally, markets account for the transportation of products to consumers, as well as losses occurring during the transport process.
Process Description
Iron concentrate is the main product of the ore dressing process. Typically in powder form, iron ore concentrate is widely used in downstream processing at sintering and pelletizing plants, serving as a key raw material in steel production.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China,East China
Geography comment
The East China region includes: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, and Shandong; it is formed by aggregating provincial-level data within this region.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Not specified