Fifth year of record-breaking exports in the Pilbara

The Pilbara region in WA saw a record 758.3mt of exports valued at about $173.2b pass through its ports in FY24.

Iron ore was a major factor in this result, with Pilbara Ports handling about 80% of the national iron ore trade and 43% of the global iron ore trade.

The record-breaking exports were achieved alongside more than 7,700 safe vessel visits, equating to an average of 21 vessel visits each day across four operational ports.

With a total throughput of 573.6mt, the Port of Port Hedland was a leader amongst ports.

WA Ports Minister David Michael says these results exemplify the Pilbara’s role as the economic powerhouse of the nation.

“The [WA] Government continues to invest in infrastructure projects that fuel future prosperity and support regional jobs growth,” he said.

“It’s fantastic to see Pilbara Ports continuing to meet industry’s growing export needs, as strong economic conditions across the Pilbara increase demand for port services.

Pilbara member Kevin Michel comments on this result.

“Communities in the Pilbara continue to benefit from the success of our ports, with many local businesses being involved in achieving this strong result,” he said.

“Our ports are gateways connecting the Pilbara to the global market and I am proud of the significant impact we make on the world stage.”