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U.S. Fabricated Structural Metal Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Article Publishing Date: May 1, 2023
US Structural Metal Imports Reach Low of $519M in Feb 2023
U.S. Fabricated Structural Metal Imports
In February 2023, the amount of fabricated structural metal imported into the United States dropped significantly to 161K tons, declining by -15.5% compared with January 2023. In general, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 27% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 248K tons. From April 2022 to February 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, fabricated structural metal imports fell markedly to $519M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 24% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Fabricated Structural Metal in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | |
| Mexico | 146 | 170 | 139 | 151 | 158 | 163 | 179 | 162 | 171 | 176 | 154 | 163 | 140 |
| Canada | 96.7 | 131 | 121 | 140 | 136 | 133 | 141 | 145 | 159 | 131 | 114 | 125 | 113 |
| China | 69.3 | 75.0 | 83.5 | 80.9 | 70.5 | 87.5 | 74.9 | 77.2 | 57.7 | 58.6 | 50.2 | 57.2 | 52.9 |
| India | 31.7 | 41.2 | 36.8 | 39.1 | 52.2 | 32.5 | 26.4 | 35.7 | 37.7 | 37.2 | 28.3 | 64.3 | 44.2 |
| South Korea | 31.3 | 30.6 | 31.2 | 41.7 | 56.8 | 46.4 | 31.1 | 30.4 | 22.6 | 20.8 | 36.5 | 18.9 | 22.5 |
| Germany | 7.3 | 18.5 | 13.2 | 15.7 | 13.2 | 12.8 | 17.4 | 14.9 | 18.2 | 12.6 | 14.2 | 24.4 | 20.9 |
| Turkey | 12.2 | 33.9 | 14.8 | 18.3 | 14.4 | 30.8 | 13.0 | 43.8 | 18.3 | 36.8 | 16.1 | 18.3 | 14.3 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.5 | 18.6 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 16.1 | 19.8 | 12.3 | 14.3 | 11.0 | 12.3 | 11.1 |
| Vietnam | 14.5 | 16.6 | 23.0 | 23.4 | 19.7 | 17.8 | 29.8 | 20.0 | 15.9 | 18.6 | 10.1 | 15.6 | 10.9 |
| Spain | 17.4 | 10.8 | 5.4 | 14.1 | 17.4 | 14.7 | 14.0 | 14.2 | 9.8 | 10.3 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Thailand | 31.3 | 46.5 | 20.6 | 49.9 | 27.4 | 13.8 | 62.7 | 45.6 | 28.9 | 30.4 | 17.8 | 15.8 | 7.4 |
| Others | 83.9 | 101 | 96.2 | 107 | 101 | 91.8 | 94.3 | 91.2 | 77.8 | 86.5 | 117 | 88.1 | 71.9 |
| Total | 557 | 690 | 600 | 701 | 681 | 659 | 700 | 700 | 629 | 633 | 576 | 612 | 519 |
Imports by Country
Mexico (39K tons), China (26K tons) and India (23K tons) were the main suppliers of fabricated structural metal imports to the United States, together comprising 55% of total imports. Canada, Turkey, Germany, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Spain and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Mexico ($140M), Canada ($113M) and China ($53M) were the largest fabricated structural metal suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, South Korea, Germany, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Spain and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 27%.
Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In February 2023, the fabricated structural metal price stood at $3,223 per ton (CIF, US), approximately equating the previous month. Over the period from February 2022 to February 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 13% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,566 per ton. From January 2023 to February 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($5,104 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($1,610 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fabricated structural metal market in the U.S.. 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:
• NAICS 332312 - Fabricated structural metal manufacturing
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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