U.S. Secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Price for Secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) in the United States - 2023

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  1. Price for Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States
  4. Exports of Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States

Price for Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) stood at $31,412 per ton in 2022, picking up by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($109,327 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($2,297 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) stood at $77,997 per ton in 2022, reducing by -10.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $111,465 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($277,125 per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($3,877 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in purchases abroad of secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum), which increased by 1.2% to 26K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 9.8%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) skyrocketed to $823M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada10577.617227537.8%
Germany94.410012412610.1%
China76.951.049.078.90.9%
Austria12.210.319.636.243.7%
United Kingdom15.59.913.833.228.9%
Russia6.12.75.723.356.3%
Belgium17.816.717.318.00.4%
Australia4.74.13.99.827.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)1.32.02.99.493.4%
Mexico1.80.20.81.6-3.9%
Others92.270.787.021131.8%
Total42734549682324.4%

Top Suppliers of Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) to the United States in 2022:

  1. Canada (8.9K tons)
  2. Germany (5.5K tons)
  3. Belgium (2.9K tons)
  4. Austria (2.0K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.9K tons)
  6. China (0.9K tons)
  7. Russia (0.8K tons)
  8. Mexico (0.7K tons)
  9. United Kingdom (0.7K tons)
  10. Australia (0.4K tons)

Exports of Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States

In 2022, shipments abroad of secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) decreased by -5.5% to 9.4K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 12K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) dropped rapidly to $734M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $871M, and then declined notably in the following year.

Export of Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mexico73.780.311210211.4%
China43.178.098.885.025.4%
Canada26.728.445.162.833.0%
Singapore84.664.460.353.7-14.1%
South Korea29.636.153.052.521.0%
Japan43.245.050.450.55.3%
Germany30.326.939.845.714.7%
India9.015.427.126.343.0%
Belgium4.08.512.89.131.5%
Brazil5.65.26.27.07.7%
Israel5.06.38.14.0-7.2%
Thailand2.21.21.93.516.7%
New Zealand0.20.20.20.751.8%
Others234312356230-0.6%
Total5927088717347.4%

Top Export Markets for Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (Except Copper and Aluminum) from the United States in 2022:

  1. China (2744.5 tons)
  2. Canada (1486.5 tons)
  3. Mexico (944.4 tons)
  4. South Korea (640.2 tons)
  5. Germany (442.4 tons)
  6. India (315.8 tons)
  7. Singapore (265.7 tons)
  8. Israel (231.4 tons)
  9. Thailand (211.6 tons)
  10. Belgium (210.1 tons)
  11. New Zealand (184.9 tons)
  12. Japan (182.3 tons)
  13. Brazil (160.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum) in the U.S.. 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:

  • NAICS 331492 - Secondary smelting, refining, and alloying of nonferrous metal (except copper and aluminum)

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

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  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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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  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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