Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland
  4. Exports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland

Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia amounted to $6,911 per ton, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia increased by +98.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($23,594 per ton), while the price for Spain ($4,470 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia stood at $27,657 per ton in 2022, falling by -71.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 172%. The export price peaked at $117,613 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($65,311 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $20,341 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland

In 2022, purchases abroad of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia was finally on the rise to reach 512 tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback.

In value terms, imports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia surged to $3.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline.

Import of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
SpainN/AN/A50599697.2%
United Kingdom3,2512,022394825-36.7%
BelgiumN/AN/A125767513.6%
Netherlands55.459.567.636687.6%
Germany56.338.942720453.6%
Italy15427.014.070.5-22.9%
PolandN/AN/AN/A45.20%
Finland100N/A52.8N/A-27.3%
Others2161842472616.5%
Total3,8332,3321,8333,536-2.7%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section to Ireland in 2022:

  1. Spain (222.9 tons)
  2. Belgium (148.9 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (59.2 tons)
  4. Germany (39.9 tons)
  5. Netherlands (15.5 tons)
  6. Italy (14.2 tons)
  7. Poland (9.0 tons)

Exports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland

In 2022, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia from Ireland declined significantly to 2.1 tons, falling by -78.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 10 tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia fell markedly to $59K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $981K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Export of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United KingdomN/A0.455.535.6843.4%
United States49.810924.822.5-23.3%
Switzerland722419879N/A10.3%
China6.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Others7.50.921.20.9-50.7%
Total78552998158.9-57.8%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section from Ireland in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (1749.0 kg)
  2. United States (344.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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