Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
e168bb51-4302-40b3-8a57-d73b327c0e85
Materials
Associated ID
e3e1b866-d6e9-4f9c-969a-445917573bf0
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial-level 'specular hematite ore' markets within the northwestern region of China, forming the 'specular hematite ore' market group for the northwest region. Transport losses, transport vehicles, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; these elements are covered in the respective provincial market datasets. The northwestern region of China includes the following provinces: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. 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 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,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