Which Country Exports the Most Iron and Steel Articles in the World?

In 2016, the global iron and steel articles exports totaled X tonnes, ascending by X% against the previous year level. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, global iron and steel articles exports attained its maximum volume in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, iron and steel articles exports stood at $X in 2016. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. Global iron and steel articles export peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Iron and Steel Articles Exporting Countries in the World

X. China (X billion USD)

X. Germany (X billion USD)

X. USA (X billion USD)

X. Italy (X billion USD)

X. South Korea (X billion USD)

X. Czech Republic (X billion USD)

X. France (X billion USD)

X. Thailand (X billion USD)

X. Poland (X billion USD)

X. Mexico (X billion USD)

X. Spain (X billion USD)

X. Turkey (X billion USD)

Iron and Steel Articles Exports By Country

In 2016, China (X tonnes) was the largest exporter for iron and steel articles, constituting X% of total exports. Germany (X tonnes) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of global iron and steel articles exports, which put it in second place, following the U.S. (X%), Italy (X%), and Mexico (X%). Czech Republic (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), and Turkey (X tonnes) took the weak share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2016, average annual rates of growth with regard to iron and steel articles exports from China stood at +X%. At the same time, Thailand (+X%), Turkey (+X%), South Korea (+X%), Mexico (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Spain (+X%), and Poland (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. Czech Republic, and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%), and Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2016, together accounting for X% of global exports.Italy, South Korea, Czech Republic, France, Thailand, Poland, Mexico, Spain and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Turkey (+X% per year) had the highest growth rate of iron and steel articles exports, in terms of the main exporting countries, over the last X year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron and Steel Articles Export Prices By Country

In 2016, the average export price for iron and steel articles amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, iron and steel articles export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of X% year-to-year. Global iron and steel articles export peaked of $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst major exporting countries. In 2016, the country with the highest export prices was Germany ($X per tonne), while Mexico ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of iron and steel articles export prices was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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