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U.S. Steel Foundries (Except Investment) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Article Publishing Date: Apr 24, 2023
Price of Steel Hits Record High in US as Foundries See 18% Increase to $4,583 per Ton
U.S. Steel Foundry Import Price in February 2023
In February 2023, the steel foundry price amounted to $4,583 per ton (CIF, US), jumping by 18% against the previous month. Over the period from February 2022 to February 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 29% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in February 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($11,938 per ton), while the price for China ($2,981 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 (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import Price of Steel Foundry in U.S. (USD per ton) | |||||||||||||
| South Korea | 4,412 | 8,743 | 5,761 | 3,727 | 4,235 | 6,095 | 4,501 | 5,032 | 5,303 | 4,845 | 4,699 | 4,598 | 11,938 |
| Canada | 9,513 | 5,864 | 6,645 | 5,737 | 6,796 | 7,832 | 9,174 | 11,844 | 9,495 | 9,675 | 5,253 | 9,059 | 7,293 |
| Austria | 4,892 | 4,112 | 4,221 | 5,722 | 4,116 | 6,145 | 5,562 | 5,379 | 5,096 | 5,484 | 4,573 | 6,694 | 5,974 |
| Sweden | 3,066 | 24,261 | 2,291 | 2,614 | 4,167 | 4,183 | 4,955 | 19,590 | 3,715 | 4,906 | 3,144 | 2,598 | 5,516 |
| Brazil | 4,945 | 4,788 | 5,440 | 5,413 | 4,327 | 4,688 | 7,694 | 4,320 | 4,650 | 5,009 | 4,658 | 4,518 | 4,900 |
| India | 3,565 | 3,612 | 3,916 | 3,141 | 3,657 | 3,344 | 3,982 | 3,913 | 3,157 | 4,857 | 6,570 | 3,888 | 4,149 |
| Argentina | 2,150 | 2,795 | 3,120 | 1,898 | 3,033 | 2,241 | 2,075 | 2,198 | 2,469 | 2,899 | 2,797 | 2,982 | 3,783 |
| China | 3,357 | 3,378 | 3,191 | 3,106 | 3,000 | 3,067 | 3,057 | 3,212 | 3,016 | 3,196 | 2,941 | 2,937 | 2,981 |
| Average | 3,818 | 3,911 | 3,921 | 3,704 | 3,814 | 3,938 | 4,362 | 3,811 | 3,549 | 4,566 | 4,033 | 3,885 | 4,583 |
U.S. Steel Foundry Imports
In February 2023, supplies from abroad of steel foundries (except investment) decreased by -1.8% to 4.7K tons, falling for the fourth consecutive month after four months of growth. In general, imports recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when imports increased by 18% m-o-m.
In value terms, steel foundry imports soared to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 when imports increased by 22% m-o-m.
U.S. Steel Foundry Imports by Country
In February 2023, China (2.1K tons) constituted the largest steel foundry supplier to the United States, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, steel foundry imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (953 tons), twofold. Austria (253 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+0.6% per month) and Austria (+2.3% per month).
In value terms, China ($6.1M), India ($4M) and Canada ($1.7M) were the largest steel foundry suppliers to the United States, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Sweden, Brazil, Argentina and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 25%.
Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +14.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steel foundry 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 331513 - Steel foundries (except investment)
Companies mentioned:
• Union Electric Steel Corporation
• Hensley Industries
• Bradken
• Spuncast
• Winsert
• Sivyer Steel Corporation
• Columbia Steel Casting Co
• Eagle Alloy
• Huron Casting
• The Harrison Steel Castings Co
• ME Global
• Maynard Steel Casting Company
• Omaha Steel Castings Company
• The Frog Switch and Manufacturing Company
• Columbus Steel Castings Co
• Metaltek International
• Bradken - Atlas
• Wollaston Alloys
• Alcon Industries
• Wyman-Gordon Investment Castings
• Steel Dynamics Columbus
• Matrix Metals
• Southern Cast Products
• Texas Steel Partners
• NFC Castings
• Jmac Development
• Nucor Steel Seattle
• Isg Lackawanna
• Bradken - Atchison/St. Joseph
• Worthington Steelpac Systems
• E2 Acquisition Corporation
Country coverage:
• United States
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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