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U.S. - Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Steel (Not Further Worked Than Hot-Rolled) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Hot-Rolled Steel Products Price in the United States - 2023

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023

The average hot-rolled steel products import price stood at $980 per ton in September 2023, reducing by -14.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,234 per ton. From June 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,104 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($702 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average hot-rolled steel products export price amounted to $1,410 per ton, flattening at the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 5.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,516 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($2,177 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($1,309 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Imports in the United States

In 2022, approx. 4.4M tons of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than hot-rolled) were imported into the United States; declining by -27.1% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 6.1M tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel products imports reduced to $5.7B in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 225%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $5.8B, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Hot-Rolled Steel Products in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Canada	1,124	933	2,938	2,617	32.5%
South Korea	462	266	743	844	22.2%
Mexico	126	85.8	547	816	86.4%
Japan	147	96.8	321	279	23.8%
Sweden	118	85.5	125	225	24.0%
Netherlands	110	67.0	235	199	21.8%
Germany	152	43.2	146	141	-2.5%
Others	405	203	738	542	10.2%
Total	2,645	1,781	5,793	5,663	28.9%

Top Suppliers of Hot-Rolled Steel Products to the United States in 2022:

Canada (2162.4K tons)
South Korea (664.2K tons)
Mexico (650.2K tons)
Japan (249.4K tons)
Netherlands (182.6K tons)
Sweden (108.7K tons)
Germany (102.2K tons)

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Exports in the United States

In 2022, shipments abroad of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than hot-rolled) decreased by -2.8% to 2.3M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.4M tons, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel products exports soared to $3.5B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Hot-Rolled Steel Products in the United States (Billion USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Mexico	1.1	0.9	1.6	1.8	17.8%
Canada	0.7	0.7	1.2	1.4	26.0%
Others	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.0%
Total	2.0	1.7	2.9	3.5	20.5%

Top Export Markets for Hot-Rolled Steel Products from the United States in 2022:

Mexico (1325.8K tons)
Canada (890.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hot-rolled steel products 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:

Prodcom 24103110 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width . .600 mm, simply hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, in coils
Prodcom 24103130 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width . .600 mm, not in coils, simply hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, w ith patterns in relief directly due to the rolling process and products of a thickness < 4,75 mm, without patterns in relief
Prodcom 24103150 - Flat-rolled products, of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width . .600 mm (excluding
Prodcom 24103210 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, simply hot-rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, not clad, plated or coated, of a width of > .150 mm but < .600 mm and a thickness of . 4 mm, not in coils, without patterns in relief, commonly
Prodcom 24103230 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width < .600 mm, simply hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated (excluding
Prodcom 24103330 - Plates and sheets produced by cutting from hot-rolled wide strip of a width of .600 mm or more, of stainless steel
Prodcom 24103340 - Plates and sheets produced on a reversing mill (quarto) of a width of .600 mm or more and wide flats, of stainless steel
Prodcom 241033Z0 - Hot-rolled flat products in coil of a width . .600 mm, of stainless steel
Prodcom 241034Z0 - Hot-rolled flat products in coil of a width < .600 mm, of stainless steel
Prodcom 24103510 - Flat-rolled products, of tool steel or alloy steel other than stainless steel, of a width . .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils (excluding products of high-speed or siliconelectrical steel)
Prodcom 24103520 - Flat-rolled products of high-speed steel, of a width . .600 mm, h ot-rolled or cold-rolled
Prodcom 24103530 - Flat-rolled products, of tool steel or alloy steel other than stainless steel, of a width . .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils (excluding organic coated products, p roducts of a thickness < 4,75 mm and products of high-
Prodcom 24103540 - Flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless, of a width . .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils, of a thickness of < 4,75 mm (excluding products of tool steel, high-speed steel or silicon-electrical steel)
Prodcom 24103600 - Flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless, of a width of < .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled (excluding products of high-speed steel or silicon-electrical steel)

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

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023