Which Country Imports the Most Cold-Rolled Steel Products in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Steel (Not Further Worked Than Cold-Rolled) - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the global imports of cold-rolled steel stood at X tonnes, remaining constant against the previous year level. In general, cold-rolled steel imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% from the previous year level. Global cold-rolled steel import peaked of X tonnes in 2007- however, from 2008 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, cold-rolled steel imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, cold-rolled steel imports continue to indicate a drastic descent. Over the period under review, global cold-rolled steel imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2008- however, from 2009 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Cold-Rolled Steel Importing Countries in the World

X. China (X million USD)

X. USA (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. Belgium (X million USD)

X. Malaysia (X million USD)

X. South Korea (X million USD)

X. India (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. Netherlands (X million USD)

X. Russia (X million USD)

X. Kazakhstan (X million USD)

X. Ukraine (X million USD)

Cold-Rolled Steel Imports By Country

In 2016, China (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes), and Japan (X tonnes) were the main importers of cold-rolled steel in the world, achieving X% of total import. Belgium (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of global cold-rolled steel imports, which put it in second place, following Russia (X%), and India (X%). The U.S. (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes), Kazakhstan (X tonnes), and Malaysia (X tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of cold-rolled steel imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared as the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, together accounting for X% of global imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Malaysia, South Korea, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further X%.

Kazakhstan (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to the cold-rolled steel imports, among the main importing countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cold-Rolled Steel Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for cold-rolled steel amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, cold-rolled steel import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average cold-rolled steel import price reached its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2011- however, from 2012 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Ukraine ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of cold-rolled steel import prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code X - Iron or non-alloy steel- flat-rolled products, width X or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.

Source: IndexBox Platform