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Australia is set to be the leading export country for iron ore by 2026, with exports estimated to reach $55.6 billion. This is an increase of 1.6% each year since 2021, when exports reached $50.6 billion. Since 1993, supply has increased by 5% annually. Brazil, Canada, and South Africa ranked second, third, and fourth. Australia's iron ore imports decreased by 40.2% compared to 2020, reaching $10.7 billion in 2021. This is down 21.7% since 1993. The country ranked 40th in 2021, with Chile overtaking them at $10.7 billion. Japan, South Korea, and Germany ranked second, third, and fourth.
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