The dry bulk
The dry bulk export market thrives on increased demand for raw materials like iron ore, coal or grain, fertilisers, etc, commodities which are loaded directly onto the cargo holds of bulk carriers.
There are specialised dry bulk terminals in ports which handle these goods.
The Top 10 major ones will be discussed in this article, but before that, let’s look at the trends of the dry bulk export market.
Dry Bulk Export Market Trends 2025
In 2025, this market has shown signs of contraction, influenced by geopolitical issues such as Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the Russia-Ukraine war and US-China trade tensions and tariff imposition.
Asia-Pacific is a pivotal aspect in the dry bulk sector, and China is a key importer of bulk commodities. However, increased domestic production has reduced imports in recent years. The market experienced a short recovery in the second half of 2025 due to Brazil’s soybean season and China rebuilding its iron
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