Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine
4. Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores amounted to $3,464 per ton, growing by 14% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2023 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,308 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Finland ($8,334 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($989 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores stood at $1,026 per ton in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores increased by +76.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($1,152 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($625 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores decreased by -24.2% to 24K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 32K tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores surged to $65M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More to Ukraine in 2022:

1. Sweden (6.5K tons)
2. Slovenia (2.5K tons)
3. Slovakia (2.5K tons)
4. Turkey (2.4K tons)
5. Russia (2.0K tons)
6. Finland (1.6K tons)
7. Poland (1.2K tons)
8. Austria (1.0K tons)
9. Germany (1.0K tons)
10. Romania (0.8K tons)
11. Italy (0.7K tons)
12. France (0.7K tons)
13. China (0.4K tons)

Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More in Ukraine

Exports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores from Ukraine reduced notably to 55K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -80.6% against the previous year. Overall, exports faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 286K tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or mores fell significantly to $57M in 2022. In general, exports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 118%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $244M, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width 600mm or More from Ukraine in 2022:

1. Russia (32.6K tons)
2. Turkey (5.3K tons)
3. Belarus (4.4K tons)
4. Poland (3.7K tons)
5. Uzbekistan (2.4K tons)
6. Georgia (2.4K tons)
7. Iraq (1.5K tons)
8. Spain (0.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform