Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia
  4. Exports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia

Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia stood at $5,266 per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $7,455 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($12,379 per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $4,232 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+37.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia amounted to $5,741 per ton, declining by -19.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $16,199 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($16,575 per ton), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($4,426 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia

In 2022, the amount of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia imported into Australia soared to 60 tons, increasing by 62% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 235% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 61 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia surged to $318K in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 197% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States25.95.838.9228106.5%
China30.231.948.668.331.3%
Italy18.6215110N/A143.2%
Others17.722.429.121.46.5%
Total92.427522731851.0%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section to Australia in 2022:

  1. United States (53.9 tons)
  2. China (5.5 tons)

Exports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia

In 2022, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia from Australia declined significantly to 42 tons, which is down by -33.7% against the previous year. In general, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia reduced dramatically to $241K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 239%.

Export of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Australia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Papua New Guinea67.467.217513425.7%
New Zealand18033.710568.9-27.4%
VanuatuN/AN/AN/A7.80%
FijiN/AN/A73.62.7-96.3%
United KingdomN/AN/A3.8N/A0%
United Arab Emirates23.427.0N/AN/A15.4%
Others2085.594.428.1-48.7%
Total479133452241-20.5%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section from Australia in 2022:

  1. Papua New Guinea (30.2 tons)
  2. New Zealand (9.6 tons)
  3. Vanuatu (0.8 tons)
  4. Fiji (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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