Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
31752d62-1602-419f-bba7-19512b1e9593
Materials
Associated ID
f7d49560-991d-4c8b-ab53-63db810c2497
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, comprising a combination of provincial "iron concentrate" markets within the northwestern region of China, forming the "iron concentrate" market group for the northwestern region. Transportation losses, transportation vehicles, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are covered in the respective provincial market datasets. The northwestern region of China includes the following provinces: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. Data references include the "China Communications Yearbook," "China Energy Statistics 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,Northwest China
Geography comment
The Northwest region includes: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang; it is formed by combining provincial-level data within this region.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Not specified