Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic
4. Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average import price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms amounted to $1,489 per ton, rising by 10% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 24% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,911 per ton. From May 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,135 per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($1,147 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average export price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms amounted to $1,747 per ton, flattening at the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 4.1% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $1,897 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to September 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($3,682 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($1,348 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. 147K tons of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms were imported into the Czech Republic; approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +69.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 67%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms skyrocketed to $234M in 2022. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 93%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm to the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Germany (48.8K tons)
2. Slovakia (45.3K tons)
3. Austria (23.4K tons)
4. France (6.0K tons)
5. Poland (5.4K tons)
6. Italy (4.6K tons)
7. Romania (4.0K tons)
8. Sweden (2.8K tons)
9. Slovenia (2.8K tons)

Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms exported from the Czech Republic expanded sharply to 48K tons, picking up by 14% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms soared to $82M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm from the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Poland (16.8K tons)
2. Germany (10.5K tons)
3. Slovakia (9.7K tons)
4. Hungary (6.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform