Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
f56b1539-dcd7-4ba8-81fe-6f66992ef712
Materials
Associated ID
ffebbbc6-e169-4775-979d-94e42742d181
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial 'magnetite ore' markets within the Northwestern region of China, i.e., the 'magnetite ore' 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 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. China is the world's largest steel producer and has a significant demand for iron ore. Based on the natural types of ore and ore processing technological properties, ores are classified into three types according to the TFe/FeO ratio. Among them, magnetite ore (TFe/FeO ≤ 3.5): steel-gray to dark gray, granular in texture, with massive, banded, spotted, or disseminated structures.
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