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Czech Republic - 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 the Czech Republic - 2023

Price for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average export price for hot-rolled steel bars and rods amounted to $981 per ton, waning by -4.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 6.4% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,095 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($1,540 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($824 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average import price for hot-rolled steel bars and rods amounted to $882 per ton, falling by -11.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 13% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,203 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($1,378 per ton), while the price for Hungary ($652 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in the Czech Republic

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of hot-rolled steel bars and rods, when their volume decreased by -16.5% to 1.2M tons. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel bar and rod exports expanded remarkably to $1.5B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Export of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in the Czech Republic (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	192	180	249	327	19.4%
Slovakia	200	153	261	281	12.0%
Poland	123	121	292	247	26.2%
Italy	123	128	166	206	18.8%
Hungary	57.1	52.3	87.7	118	27.4%
United Kingdom	44.0	32.0	48.9	57.9	9.6%
Austria	26.3	16.0	35.8	53.2	26.5%
Romania	22.5	35.2	44.3	51.4	31.7%
Others	98.7	91.4	95.2	126	8.5%
Total	886	809	1,281	1,467	18.3%

Top Export Markets for Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod from the Czech Republic in 2022:

Germany (283.0K tons)
Slovakia (261.1K tons)
Poland (220.0K tons)
Italy (172.1K tons)
Hungary (93.3K tons)
Romania (44.0K tons)
United Kingdom (43.3K tons)
Austria (39.4K tons)

Imports of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of hot-rolled steel bars and rods imported into the Czech Republic rose notably to 1M tons, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% 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 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel bar and rod imports soared to $1.3B in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 85%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod in the Czech Republic (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Poland	164	181	315	446	39.6%
Germany	140	130	249	292	27.8%
Italy	103	90.7	208	260	36.2%
Austria	30.1	25.4	37.9	46.7	15.8%
Slovenia	5.9	3.5	13.1	36.1	82.9%
United Kingdom	20.6	15.4	23.5	31.5	15.2%
Hungary	3.7	2.5	18.0	25.1	89.3%
Others	132	98.2	144	192	13.3%
Total	599	547	1,009	1,330	30.5%

Top Suppliers of Hot-Rolled Steel Bar and Rod to the Czech Republic in 2022:

Poland (395.4K tons)
Italy (228.4K tons)
Germany (203.5K tons)
Austria (43.0K tons)
Slovenia (28.8K tons)
United Kingdom (25.2K tons)
Hungary (23.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for hot-rolled steel bar and rod in the Czech Republic. 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:

Czech Republic

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Czech Republic
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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
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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
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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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