Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
40cc50b7-5aaf-4bc2-a2a6-cc6dd4a0f251
Materials
Associated ID
e3e1b866-d6e9-4f9c-969a-445917573bf0
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing the combination of provincial 'specular hematite ore' markets within the Central China region, forming the 'specular hematite ore' market group for Central China. Transportation losses, transportation means, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are covered in the respective provincial market datasets. The Central China region includes the provinces of Henan, Hunan, and Hubei. Data references include the China Communications Yearbook, China Energy Statistical Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs customs statistical data.
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 ore is the primary raw material for steel production, and steel is one of the core materials for modern industry and infrastructure development. specularite is a variety of hematite, occurring as metallic luster scaly aggregates. It ranges from iron-black to steel-gray. The crystal faces have strong luster, shining like a mirror, hence the name. It often contains very fine magnetite inclusions and is thus magnetic.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China,Central China
Geography comment
Central China includes: Henan, Hunan, and Hubei; formed by merging provincial-level data within this region.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Not specified