Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia
4. Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In December 2022, the average import price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms amounted to $2,515 per ton, with an increase of 43% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 96% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $3,167 per ton in December 2021; however, from January 2022 to December 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($16,861 per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $2,472 per ton.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

In November 2022, the average export price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms amounted to $1,072 per ton, remaining constant against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 26% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,300 per ton. From July 2022 to November 2022, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From January 2022 to November 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -0.3% per month.

Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms decreased by -55.5% to 1.5K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms declined dramatically to $3.8M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -27.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $5.2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm to Tunisia in 2022:

1. Italy (536.3 tons)
2. South Korea (368.3 tons)
3. China (190.7 tons)
4. United Arab Emirates (120.7 tons)
5. Russia (100.4 tons)
6. United Kingdom (72.8 tons)
7. Czech Republic (60.7 tons)
8. Spain (18.1 tons)

Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Tunisia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms increased by 4.3% to 855 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous descent.

In value terms, exports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms expanded significantly to $936K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction.

Top Export Markets for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm from Tunisia in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (693.7 tons)
2. Italy (125.1 tons)
3. Mauritania (35.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform