Ecuador - Hot-Rolled Steel Bars and Rods - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Price for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador
  4. Exports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador

Price for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for hot-rolled steel bars and rods stood at $1,090 per ton in January 2022, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from January 2021 to January 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on January 2022 figures, hot-rolled steel bar and rod import price decreased by -7.7% against July 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2021 when the average import price increased by 55% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,182 per ton. From August 2021 to January 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In January 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($1,293 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($955 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to January 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for hot-rolled steel bars and rods stood at $742 per ton in 2022, falling by -11.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $913 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($760 per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($362 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 Venezuela (+68.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador

In 2022, approx. 58K tons of hot-rolled steel bars and rods were imported into Ecuador; rising by 21% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -14.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 43%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 68K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel bar and rod imports stood at $38M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $38M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Chile2.67.814.411.966.0%
Brazil15.114.95.48.6-17.1%
Spain2.54.54.56.436.8%
China3.12.14.63.76.1%
Mexico3.64.83.83.4-1.9%
Peru0.81.00.81.111.2%
Others3.23.03.82.7-5.5%
Total31.038.137.337.76.7%

Top Suppliers of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod to Ecuador in 2022:

  1. Chile (20.5K tons)
  2. Spain (13.6K tons)
  3. Brazil (11.8K tons)
  4. China (4.7K tons)
  5. Mexico (3.1K tons)
  6. Peru (2.0K tons)

Exports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador

In 2022, exports of hot-rolled steel bars and rods from Ecuador shrank significantly to 4.9K tons, falling by -19.6% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 64%.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel bar and rod exports fell sharply to $3.6M in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.1M, and then plummeted in the following year.

Export of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Colombia3,0621,2123,9713,1551.0%
Peru450398240327-10.1%
Panama10.176.613293.8110.2%
United States206N/AN/AN/A0%
Bolivia136367708N/A128.2%
Others37181.748.542.6-51.4%
Total4,2352,1365,1003,618-5.1%

Top Export Markets for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod from Ecuador in 2022:

  1. Colombia (4.2K tons)
  2. Peru (0.5K tons)
  3. Panama (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for hot-rolled steel bar and rod in Ecuador. 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 24106110 - Ribbed or other deformed wire rod (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24106120 - Wire rod of free-cutting steel
  • Prodcom 24106130 - Wire rod used for concrete reinforcing (mesh/cold ribbed bars)
  • Prodcom 24106140 - Wire rod for tyre cord
  • Prodcom 24106190 - Other wire rod (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24106210 - Hot-rolled concrete reinforcing bars
  • Prodcom 24106230 - Hot-rolled bars in free-cutting steels
  • Prodcom 24106250 - Forged bars of steel and hot-rolled bars (excluding hollow drill bars and rods) of non-alloy steel (of other than of free-cutting steel)
  • Prodcom 24106300 - Hot-rolled wire rod in coil, of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 24106410 - Hot-rolled round bars, of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 24106430 - Bars and rods of stainless steel, only hot-rolled, only hotdrawn or only extruded (excluding of circular cross-section)
  • Prodcom 24106510 - Bars and rods of high-speed steel, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils
  • Prodcom 24106530 - Bars and rods of silico-manganese steel, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils
  • Prodcom 24106550 - Hot-rolled wire rod, of bearing steel
  • Prodcom 24106570 - Bars and rods of alloy steel other than stainless, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils (excluding products of bearing steel, h igh-speed steel or silico-manganese steel)
  • Prodcom 24106630 - Hot-rolled bars in bearing steels
  • Prodcom 24106640 - Hot-rolled bars in tool steels
  • Prodcom 24106650 - Hot-rolled bars (excluding hollow drill bars and rods) of alloy steel (other than of stainless, tool, silico-manganese, bearing and high speed steel)

Country coverage:

  • Ecuador

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Ecuador
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 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
  12. 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
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