Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK - 2024

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  1. Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK (FOB) - 2024
  2. Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK (CIF) - 2024
  3. Exports of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK
  4. Imports of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK

Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK (FOB) - 2024

The average export price for steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses stood at $795 per ton in August 2023, waning by -5.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 53% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,387 per ton. From May 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Spain ($1,004 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($596 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK (CIF) - 2024

In August 2023, the average import price for steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses amounted to $1,147 per ton, with a decrease of -11.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 8.1% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,552 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Spain ($2,209 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($900 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, exports of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses from the UK fell to 68K tons, waning by -7.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 74K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses soared to $75M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.3% 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 +92.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain6.34.710.618.543.2%
Germany10.56.317.118.320.3%
Belgium13.07.413.614.43.5%
Italy6.23.06.17.88.0%
France1.60.70.83.833.4%
Sweden5.05.33.33.7-9.5%
HungaryN/AN/AN/A3.20%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.95.77.60.90.0%
Netherlands1.20.63.00.5-25.3%
Others5.65.22.63.9-11.4%
Total50.338.964.775.014.2%

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

  1. Germany (19.5K tons)
  2. Spain (17.3K tons)
  3. Belgium (12.5K tons)
  4. Italy (6.0K tons)
  5. Sweden (3.1K tons)
  6. Hungary (2.9K tons)
  7. France (2.6K tons)
  8. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.1K tons)
  9. Netherlands (0.4K tons)

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

In 2022, the amount of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses imported into the UK surged to 34K tons, picking up by 65% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a mild expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilses soared to $43M in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Steel, Alloy; Bars and Rods, Hot-Rolled, in Irregularly Wound Coils in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Czech Republic2.52.71.713.274.1%
France9.33.810.99.40.4%
Germany10.02.72.27.3-10.0%
Spain2.53.01.16.134.6%
Netherlands5.72.15.64.8-5.6%
Italy1.61.32.11.4-4.4%
Luxembourg3.52.02.8N/A-10.6%
Others3.12.31.91.2-27.1%
Total38.219.728.343.34.3%

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

  1. Czech Republic (13.5K tons)
  2. Germany (7.0K tons)
  3. France (5.2K tons)
  4. Spain (3.5K tons)
  5. Netherlands (3.2K tons)
  6. Italy (1.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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