- Pilbara Ports end of financial year results released
- Marks the sixth consecutive year of record-breaking throughput for Pilbara Ports
- Iron ore throughput has grown despite global economic uncertainty
Pilbara Ports has achieved a significant milestone, with a record 775.7 million tonnes of exports and imports passing through its ports in the 2024-25 financial year.
Over the 2024-25 financial year, 775.7 million tonnes of throughput passed through the ports of Ashburton, Dampier, Port Hedland, and Varanus Island.
This throughput equates to an estimated $153 billion worth of commodities across the four ports, highlighting the vital role Pilbara Ports plays in the global supply chain and the Australian economy.
The Port of Port Hedland contributed significantly to this achievement with a throughput of 577.7 million tonnes, a 1 per cent increase from last financial year, solidifying its status as one of Australia's most important ports.
Despite global economic uncertainty, iron ore exports through Pilbara Ports remained strong, increasing by 3 per cent, to 730.8 million tonnes for the 2024-25 financial year. Pilbara Ports play a crucial role in facilitating Australia's iron ore trade, handling approximately 81 per cent of the national trade and 43 per cent of the global trade.
Salt exports through the ports of Port Hedland and Dampier totalled 5.3 million tonnes in 2024-25, accounting for about 26 per cent of Australian salt production.
Additionally, Pilbara Ports recorded 8,480 safe vessel visits, equating to an average of 23 vessel visits each day across its four operational ports.
Further highlights include progress made on major Commonwealth and Western Australian Government-funded projects, such as Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland and the Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects in the Port of Dampier, supporting port growth for decades to come.
In the last financial year, Pilbara Ports also completed the construction of Spoilbank Marina in Port Hedland on behalf of the State Government, providing a vibrant community amenity and improving safety for recreational boat users.
For more information on monthly port and shipping figures, visit Pilbara Ports' port statistics .
As stated by Ports Minister Stephen Dawson:
"The Pilbara remains the economic powerhouse of the nation, playing a crucial role in facilitating Australia's iron ore trade.
"Despite the challenging global economic environment, it is great to see the team at Pilbara Ports deliver a sixth consecutive year of record-breaking throughput and solidify itself as one of Australia's most valuable ports.
"The Cook Government has been proud to support key infrastructure projects including the Spoilbank Marina and the Lumsden Point project. These infrastructure projects not only benefit our national economy but also generate local jobs in the region to support a future made in WA."
As stated by Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"It is great to see so many local businesses and the Pilbara community benefit from another successful year of throughput for our ports.
"I am proud of our ports, which are among the world's largest bulk export ports and play a significant role in the nation's iron ore exports."
