Liberian iron ore exports reached 8.6Mt in 1H’26, doubling YoY and already equalling 85% of 2025 shipments.
The surge follows a strong recovery in 2025, when exports rose +160% YoY to 10.1Mt after a weak 2024. Growth is underpinned by ArcelorMittal’s planned expansion to as much as 30Mtpa by 2050 and the opening of Buchanan’s rail corridor to Guinean iron ore, positioning Liberia as a strategic Atlantic gateway alongside Simandou’s development.
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