Brazil stands out in the export of iron ore
Brazilian iron ore is also of better quality, as it has a higher iron content - around 60%. In 2021, Brazil exported 357.7 million tons of iron ore, compared to 341.6 million tons in the previous year. Iron ore accounted for 74% of mineral exports in 2021, compared to 66% in 2020; this robust growth provided a revenue of over R$ 250 billion.