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Contents:
- Price for Steel and Iron Articles in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Steel and Iron Articles in the UK (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Steel and Iron Articles in the UK
- Exports of Steel and Iron Articles in the UK
Price for Steel and Iron Articles in the UK (CIF) - 2023
In August 2023, the average steel and iron articles import price amounted to $5,774 per ton, falling by -14.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 9.1% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $7,740 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($35,463 per ton), while the price for Spain ($1,982 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Steel and Iron Articles in the UK (FOB) - 2023
In August 2023, the average steel and iron articles export price amounted to $6,980 per ton, growing by 24% against the previous month. Over the period from August 2022 to August 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($15,967 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($1,814 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Steel and Iron Articles in the UK
In 2022, overseas purchases of articles of iron or steel were finally on the rise to reach 233K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced slump.
In value terms, steel and iron articles imports shrank to $1.4B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep setback.
Import of Steel and Iron Articles in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
China | 262 | 257 | 341 | 367 | 11.9% |
Germany | 172 | 150 | 168 | 204 | 5.9% |
Italy | 197 | 81.0 | 91.7 | 88.1 | -23.5% |
France | 43.3 | 28.4 | 42.7 | 59.2 | 11.0% |
Denmark | 446 | 228 | 11.8 | 55.9 | -50.0% |
Poland | 21.7 | 15.1 | 16.6 | 49.7 | 31.8% |
Spain | 102 | 34.1 | 49.1 | 49.4 | -21.5% |
Netherlands | 44.4 | 47.8 | 43.9 | 46.7 | 1.7% |
India | 30.5 | 25.3 | 43.5 | 43.4 | 12.5% |
Turkey | 54.4 | 43.0 | 22.1 | 35.2 | -13.5% |
Czech Republic | 20.6 | 18.4 | 20.5 | 26.9 | 9.3% |
Ireland | 25.7 | 17.7 | 20.6 | 21.3 | -6.1% |
Austria | 8.9 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 17.7 | 25.8% |
Others | 452 | 525 | 537 | 316 | -11.2% |
Total | 1,880 | 1,478 | 1,419 | 1,381 | -9.8% |
Top Suppliers of Steel and Iron Articles to the UK in 2022:
- China (75.7K tons)
- Germany (36.1K tons)
- Turkey (14.1K tons)
- Italy (12.2K tons)
- India (9.9K tons)
- Poland (9.0K tons)
- Spain (8.8K tons)
- Ireland (8.5K tons)
- Netherlands (8.2K tons)
- Denmark (7.9K tons)
- France (7.5K tons)
- Czech Republic (5.2K tons)
- Austria (4.6K tons)
Exports of Steel and Iron Articles in the UK
For the fourth consecutive year, the UK recorded growth in shipments abroad of articles of iron or steel, which increased by 8.1% to 231K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 89%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, steel and iron articles exports amounted to $1.4B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Export of Steel and Iron Articles in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Germany | 92.0 | 82.6 | 170 | 204 | 30.4% |
France | 65.1 | 49.8 | 115 | 110 | 19.1% |
United States | 123 | 182 | 98.2 | 109 | -3.9% |
Denmark | 7.4 | 7.9 | 129 | 69.5 | 111.0% |
Poland | 22.4 | 19.5 | 46.5 | 59.5 | 38.5% |
Netherlands | 30.7 | 28.2 | 58.8 | 58.0 | 23.6% |
Ireland | 65.9 | 69.0 | 76.7 | 56.1 | -5.2% |
Italy | 25.0 | 24.2 | 48.7 | 49.2 | 25.3% |
Belgium | 19.7 | 18.0 | 36.6 | 35.1 | 21.2% |
Spain | 84.9 | 23.0 | 26.5 | 33.7 | -26.5% |
Japan | 60.8 | 38.9 | 44.8 | 31.4 | -19.8% |
Czech Republic | 10.8 | 7.7 | 14.0 | 24.4 | 31.2% |
Hungary | 5.0 | 5.5 | 8.8 | 21.3 | 62.1% |
Others | 394 | 426 | 492 | 517 | 9.5% |
Total | 1,007 | 982 | 1,365 | 1,378 | 11.0% |
Top Export Markets for Steel and Iron Articles from the UK in 2022:
- Germany (54.1K tons)
- France (24.6K tons)
- Poland (15.2K tons)
- Netherlands (13.5K tons)
- Denmark (11.8K tons)
- Ireland (11.2K tons)
- Japan (8.6K tons)
- Spain (8.5K tons)
- United States (7.3K tons)
- Belgium (7.2K tons)
- Italy (6.6K tons)
- Czech Republic (6.0K tons)
- Hungary (5.1K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for steel and iron articles in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 25992945 - Articles of iron or steel, n.e.s.
- Prodcom 25992931 - Iron or steel ladders and steps (excluding forged or stamped)
- Prodcom 25992933 - Iron or steel pallets and similar platforms for handling goods
- Prodcom 25992935 - Iron or steel reels for cables, piping and the like
- Prodcom 25992937 - Iron or steel non-mechanical ventilators, guttering, hooks and similar articles used in the building industry (excluding forged or stamped)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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