Price for Powders of Pig Iron in France - 2023

Price for Powders of Pig Iron in France (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average powders of pig iron export price amounted to $8,709 per ton, picking up by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($38,934 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($1,600 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 Germany (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Powders of Pig Iron in France (CIF) - 2022

The average powders of pig iron import price stood at $2,980 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, powders of pig iron import price increased by +105.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($5,172 per ton), while the price for Sweden ($1,985 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Powders of Pig Iron in France

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of powders of pig ira, when their volume increased by 22% to 3.2K tons. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible downturn.

In value terms, powders of pig iron exports skyrocketed to $28M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +71.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Powders of Pig Iron in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	3.6	2.5	4.8	5.8	17.2%
Turkey	4.0	3.2	1.8	3.5	-4.4%
Netherlands	0.2	0.6	1.9	2.3	125.7%
Brazil	0.4	0.3	1.0	1.3	48.1%
Austria	0.8	0.7	1.1	1.3	17.6%
Canada	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.6	14.5%
Sweden	0.4	0.1	0.4	0.5	7.7%
Others	7.4	8.5	10.3	12.6	19.4%
Total	17.2	16.2	21.8	27.7	17.2%

Top Export Markets for Powders of Pig Iron from France in 2022:

Turkey (1196.3 tons)
Brazil (786.0 tons)
Canada (297.4 tons)
Netherlands (222.2 tons)
Italy (155.0 tons)
Austria (97.0 tons)
Sweden (90.5 tons)

Imports of Powders of Pig Iron in France

In 2022, powders of pig iron imports into France dropped to 5.3K tons, with a decrease of -14% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31%.

In value terms, powders of pig iron imports surged to $16M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Powders of Pig Iron in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Sweden	6.7	2.0	4.0	5.8	-4.7%
Germany	2.5	1.6	2.1	2.8	3.8%
Italy	0.1	0.9	0.9	1.3	135.1%
Japan	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.8	4.6%
Russia	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.8	38.7%
Netherlands	N/A	0.3	0.4	0.6	41.4%
Spain	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	26.0%
Others	1.5	1.1	2.2	3.1	27.4%
Total	12.0	7.2	11.0	15.7	9.4%