Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands
  4. Exports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands

Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average steel, alloy; semi-finished products import price amounted to $1,097 per ton, growing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,386 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 Sweden ($1,455 per ton), while the price for Russia ($778 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average steel, alloy; semi-finished products export price amounted to $2,169 per ton, which is down by -3.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 an increase of 134% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,253 per ton, and then fell in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,738 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($780 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of steel, alloy; semi-finished productses decreased by -42.6% to 58K tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 209%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 101K tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, steel, alloy; semi-finished products imports dropped significantly to $64M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 112%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $86M, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Import of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom3.223.527.140.9133.8%
Sweden11.47.014.416.914.0%
Germany7.25.45.12.3-31.6%
RussiaN/AN/A32.22.2-93.2%
Others0.94.56.81.313.0%
Total22.740.485.563.641.0%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products to the Netherlands in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (41.3K tons)
  2. Sweden (11.6K tons)
  3. Russia (2.8K tons)
  4. Germany (2.0K tons)

Exports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 16K tons of steel, alloy; semi-finished productses were exported from the Netherlands; reducing by -49.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 467%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 31K tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, steel, alloy; semi-finished products exports declined sharply to $22M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 632%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $35M, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Export of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the Netherlands (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany0.82.826.710.0132.1%
Belgium0.50.52.42.673.2%
ItalyN/AN/A0.52.0300.0%
Poland0.30.71.90.838.7%
FranceN/A0.11.30.8182.8%
Czech RepublicN/AN/A0.40.40.0%
CroatiaN/AN/A0.10.4300.0%
SpainN/AN/A0.20.350.0%
United Kingdom6.30.1N/A0.1-74.9%
Others0.20.51.64.0171.4%
Total8.24.835.221.537.9%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products from the Netherlands in 2022:

  1. Germany (5.2K tons)
  2. Belgium (3.3K tons)
  3. Italy (2.7K tons)
  4. France (0.9K tons)
  5. Croatia (0.7K tons)
  6. Poland (0.5K tons)
  7. Spain (0.5K tons)
  8. Czech Republic (0.4K tons)
  9. United Kingdom (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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