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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia amounted to $356,167 per ton, rising by 3,209% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a significant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($534,736 per ton), while the price for Estonia ($14,300 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 (+69.8%), 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 Latvia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia amounted to $1,582 per ton, growing by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $46,247 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($6,892 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($1,488 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+1.4%).

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

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia, when their volume increased by 18% to 2.9 tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic setback.

In value terms, imports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia surged to $1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Latvia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United KingdomN/AN/AN/A6570%
SwedenN/AN/AN/A2570%
ItalyN/AN/AN/A48.70%
Poland2.529.1N/A2.61.3%
Estonia0.80.94.90.94.0%
LithuaniaN/A5.80.30.4-73.7%
Finland75.8N/AN/AN/A0%
DenmarkN/AN/A20.4N/A0%
Others1.30.51.282.0298.1%
Total80.436.226.81,048135.3%

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

  1. United Kingdom (2136.0 kg)
  2. Sweden (576.0 kg)
  3. Italy (91.0 kg)
  4. Estonia (60.0 kg)
  5. Lithuania (37.0 kg)
  6. Poland (6.0 kg)

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

For the fourth year in a row, Latvia recorded growth in shipments abroad of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia, which increased by 326% to 420 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 495% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia skyrocketed to $665K in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Latvia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
SwedenN/AN/A120552360.0%
LithuaniaN/AN/AN/A62.90%
RussiaN/AN/AN/A48.70%
EstoniaN/A44.125.70.4-90.5%
Others41.29.3N/A0.5-77.0%
Total41.253.4146665152.7%

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

  1. Sweden (371.1 tons)
  2. Lithuania (41.8 tons)
  3. Russia (7.1 tons)
  4. Estonia (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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