Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
8c648dea-7df4-4e4e-8a5d-17e47aba870c
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 southwestern region of China, forming the 'iron concentrate' market group for the Southwest region. Transportation losses, transport vehicles, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are covered in the individual provincial market datasets. The southwestern region of China includes Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Xizang. 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,Southwest China
Geography comment
The southwestern region includes: Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet; it is formed by consolidating provincial-level data within this region.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Not specified