Price for Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia
4. Exports of Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia

Price for Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mms amounted to $3,979 per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 69%. The import price peaked at $6,854 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($8,982 per ton), while the price for Peru ($1,390 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mms stood at $35,000 per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 a decrease of -74.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Ecuador ($95,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($9,500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+43.0%).

Imports of Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia

Imports of stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mms into Bolivia surged to 201 tons in 2022, jumping by 133% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mms surged to $798K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm to Bolivia in 2022:

1. China (81.1 tons)
2. Brazil (56.7 tons)
3. Peru (19.9 tons)
4. Argentina (17.3 tons)
5. India (16.9 tons)
6. South Africa (3.2 tons)
7. Uruguay (3.2 tons)

Exports of Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm in Bolivia

In 2022, exports of stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mms from Bolivia was estimated at 9 kg, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -99.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mms totaled $315 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of -99.9% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Stainless Steel; Flat-Rolled Products of Width Less than 600mm from Bolivia in 2022:

1. Chile (6.0 kg)
2. Peru (2.0 kg)
3. Ecuador (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform