Price for Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea
  4. Exports of Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea

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

The average powders of pig iron import price stood at $1,497 per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,700 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($4,337 per ton), while the price for China ($1,162 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average powders of pig iron export price amounted to $1,584 per ton, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,620 per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($2,300 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($845 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 (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea

In 2022, imports of powders of pig ira into South Korea reduced to 68K tons, shrinking by -14.1% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 79K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, powders of pig iron imports dropped to $102M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $119M, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Sweden35.032.951.144.07.9%
Italy11.011.016.914.69.9%
China17.214.717.014.6-5.3%
Japan13.910.413.811.8-5.3%
Canada11.98.710.79.1-8.6%
Germany3.33.23.73.2-1.0%
United States3.52.22.52.4-11.8%
Others2.62.03.62.5-1.3%
Total98.585.01191021.2%

Top Suppliers of Powders of Pig Iron to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Sweden (33.9K tons)
  2. China (12.6K tons)
  3. Canada (7.6K tons)
  4. Japan (6.6K tons)
  5. Italy (3.4K tons)
  6. United States (1.7K tons)
  7. Germany (1.1K tons)

Exports of Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of powders of pig ira decreased by -18.7% to 21K tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% 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 +37.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 26K tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, powders of pig iron exports declined dramatically to $33M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.6% 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 +46.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $40M, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Export of Powders of Pig Iron in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)10.312.918.915.715.1%
China5.05.77.36.16.9%
Japan4.03.97.36.115.1%
Philippines0.20.92.52.1119.0%
Thailand1.81.71.91.6-3.9%
Others1.41.62.01.64.6%
Total22.726.639.833.213.5%

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

  1. Japan (7.2K tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (6.8K tons)
  3. China (3.6K tons)
  4. Philippines (1.6K tons)
  5. Thailand (1.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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