Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait - 2022

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  1. Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait
  4. Exports of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait

Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses stood at $777 per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,036 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 China ($4,650 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($573 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses stood at $220 per ton in 2022, declining by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,089 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($291 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan stood at $154 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-12.0%).

Imports of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait

In 2022, overseas purchases of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses decreased by -13.8% to 855 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +64.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 992 tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses shrank to $664K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $742K, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Iran17963.047241232.0%
Saudi Arabia14821.0157137-2.5%
United Arab Emirates84.314.223.042.9-20.2%
India18.34.329.723.79.0%
United States1.20.415.811.5112.4%
Qatar6.61.411.88.69.2%
BahrainN/A479N/AN/A0%
Others26.53.232.128.82.8%
Total46458774266412.7%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils to Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Iran (556.5 tons)
  2. Saudi Arabia (149.1 tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (74.8 tons)
  4. India (25.1 tons)
  5. United States (16.0 tons)
  6. Qatar (14.0 tons)

Exports of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait

In 2022, exports of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses from Kuwait fell markedly to 91 tons, with a decrease of -31.2% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 165%.

In value terms, exports of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses declined rapidly to $20K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 209% against the previous year.

Export of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Arab Emirates23.17.220.612.5-18.5%
Pakistan21.12.59.47.4-29.5%
Others1.00.10.30.2-41.5%
Total45.19.830.320.1-23.6%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils from Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Pakistan (47.9 tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (42.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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