Price for Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary - 2023

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  1. Price for Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary
  4. Exports of Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary

Price for Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for iron; alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary formses amounted to $3,318 per ton, with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The import price peaked at $4,654 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -3.4% per year.

Price for Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for iron; alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary formses stood at $12,715 per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for iron; alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary formses increased by +125.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 84% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($12,748 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $9,260 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+6.0%).

Imports of Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary

In 2022, approx. 128 tons of iron; alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary formses were imported into Hungary; dropping by -22.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 165 tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of iron; alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary formses soared to $424K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany25620534042418.3%
FranceN/A8.1N/AN/A0%
Others1.50.3N/AN/A-80.0%
Total25721334042418.2%

Top Suppliers of Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms to Hungary in 2022:

  1. Germany (127.8 tons)

Exports of Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary

In 2022, shipments abroad of iron; alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary formses decreased by -39.2% to 8.3 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 18 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of iron; alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary formses fell remarkably to $105K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 91%.

Export of Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms in Hungary (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria51.583.814110526.8%
Others0.315.20.90.732.6%
Total51.899.014110526.6%

Top Export Markets for Iron; Alloy Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, in Pigs, Blocks or Other Primary Forms from Hungary in 2022:

  1. Austria (8.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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