Price for Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany
  4. Exports of Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany

Price for Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany (CIF) - 2023

In October 2023, the average import price for steel, stainless; ingots and other primary formses amounted to $3,510 per ton, waning by -50.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 113% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $7,035 per ton in September 2023, and then contracted significantly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($3,775 per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $1,986 per ton.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In October 2023, the average export price for steel, stainless; ingots and other primary formses amounted to $29,613 per ton, growing by 278% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($52,935 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $6,290 per ton.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany

In 2022, approx. 4K tons of steel, stainless; ingots and other primary formses were imported into Germany; growing by 11% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 57%.

In value terms, imports of steel, stainless; ingots and other primary formses skyrocketed to $14M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year.

Import of Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France1.41.11.84.850.8%
Italy3.91.42.02.7-11.5%
Czech Republic0.90.71.52.642.4%
Netherlands0.71.41.41.322.9%
Austria0.6N/AN/A0.810.1%
Russia4.41.51.20.5-51.6%
Sweden0.7N/AN/A0.4-17.0%
Belarus0.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.80.42.50.94.0%
Total14.36.610.514.0-0.7%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms to Germany in 2022:

  1. Czech Republic (1066.0 tons)
  2. France (852.5 tons)
  3. Italy (593.7 tons)
  4. Austria (490.7 tons)
  5. Netherlands (304.1 tons)
  6. Sweden (228.6 tons)
  7. Russia (190.9 tons)

Exports of Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany

In 2022, the amount of steel, stainless; ingots and other primary formses exported from Germany shrank modestly to 1.1K tons, dropping by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of steel, stainless; ingots and other primary formses surged to $9.5M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +68.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria3,4993,4634,2695,58216.8%
Netherlands1,2801,4751,3851,4183.5%
SpainN/AN/AN/A6440%
Slovenia84.615637759291.3%
Sweden332N/A13.8239-10.4%
Hong Kong SAR222116115204-2.8%
Italy0.258.623.6109716.8%
France2,2291.51.41.8-90.7%
Others1,220365915703-16.8%
Total8,8665,6357,1019,4922.3%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Stainless; Ingots and Other Primary Forms from Germany in 2022:

  1. Austria (518.9 tons)
  2. Netherlands (253.4 tons)
  3. Sweden (108.6 tons)
  4. Slovenia (78.7 tons)
  5. Spain (40.7 tons)
  6. Italy (33.2 tons)
  7. Hong Kong SAR (21.8 tons)
  8. France (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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