
U.S. - Metal Cutting Shears And Similar Hand Tools - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
U.S. Metal Cutting Shear Price Falls to $14.9 per kg
U.S. Metal Cutting Shear Import Price in October 2022
In October 2022, the metal cutting shear price amounted to $14.9 per kg (CIF, US), declining by -5.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 104% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $21.3 per kg in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to October 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2022, the country with the highest price was Japan ($54.8 per kg), while the price for India ($2.7 per kg) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to October 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Metal Cutting Shear Imports
After two months of decline, supplies from abroad of metal cutting shears and similar hand tools increased by 13% to 298 tons in October 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 127% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 741 tons. From August 2022 to October 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, metal cutting shear imports rose significantly to $4.4M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 31% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 6.5K tons in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to October 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
U.S. Metal Cutting Shear Imports by Country
China (102 tons), India (101 tons) and Vietnam (45 tons) were the main suppliers of metal cutting shear imports to the United States, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Japan and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 15%.
From January 2022 to October 2022, the biggest increases were in Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +30.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest metal cutting shear suppliers to the United States were China ($1.3M), Taiwan (Chinese) ($967K) and Vietnam ($720K), with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, India and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 15%.
Japan, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Factors Affecting Metal Cutting Shear Prices
Over the past few years, the price of metal-cutting shears in the United States has increased significantly. This is due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of raw materials, increased demand from overseas markets, and tariffs on imported products.
There are many factors that can affect the price of a shear, such as the type of metal being cut, the thickness of the metal, the size of the shear, and the brand. For example, a shear that is designed to cut thin sheet metal will be less expensive than one that is designed to cut thicker plate metal. The size of the shear also plays a role in its price; a smaller shear will be less expensive than a larger one. Finally, the brand of the shear can also affect its price; some brands are more expensive than others.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal cutting shear 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.
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