Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
9b7f7cb3-d1e7-46da-8ee9-997f82a4c582
Materials
Associated ID
f7d49560-991d-4c8b-ab53-63db810c2497
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing the combination of provincial 'iron ore concentrate' markets in Central China, i.e., the 'iron ore concentrate' market group for Central China. Transportation losses, transport vehicles, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are covered in the respective provincial market datasets. Central China includes the provinces of Henan, Hunan, and Hubei. Data sources include the China Transportation 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,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