Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
9a08d7cf-2a6f-46da-9c1a-7d6ab42d967a
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 concentrate' markets within the North China region of China, i.e., the 'iron concentrate' market group for the North China region. Transportation losses, transportation means, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are covered in the respective provincial market datasets. The North China region includes: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia. 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,North China
Geography comment
The North China region includes: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia; 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