Price for Stainless Steel, Flat-Rolled, Width Less than 600mm, Cold-Rolled in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Stainless Steel, Flat-Rolled, Width Less than 600mm, Cold-Rolled in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for stainless steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolleds amounted to $2,606 per ton, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,280 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($7,134 per ton), while the price for China ($2,130 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Stainless Steel, Flat-Rolled, Width Less than 600mm, Cold-Rolled in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for stainless steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolleds stood at $28,851 per ton in 2022, reducing by -29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 401% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $47,303 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($149,289 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($5,613 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+13.7%).

Imports of Stainless Steel, Flat-Rolled, Width Less than 600mm, Cold-Rolled in Tunisia

In 2022, the amount of stainless steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolleds imported into Tunisia skyrocketed to 139 tons, jumping by 16% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.5% 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 -12.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 158 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of stainless steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolleds skyrocketed to $362K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.6% 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 -3.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $374K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Stainless Steel, Flat-Rolled, Width Less than 600mm, Cold-Rolled to Tunisia in 2022:

1. China (44.6 tons)
2. Italy (42.1 tons)
3. Spain (15.1 tons)
4. France (8.6 tons)
5. United States (8.3 tons)
6. Turkey (7.8 tons)
7. Germany (3.9 tons)

Exports of Stainless Steel, Flat-Rolled, Width Less than 600mm, Cold-Rolled in Tunisia

In 2022, exports of stainless steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolleds from Tunisia soared to 11 tons, picking up by 50% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +79.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of stainless steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolleds rose rapidly to $329K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 54%.

Top Export Markets for Stainless Steel, Flat-Rolled, Width Less than 600mm, Cold-Rolled from Tunisia in 2022:

1. Slovakia (5.2 tons)
2. United Kingdom (4.6 tons)
3. France (1.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform