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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia amounted to $4,499 per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $5,823 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 the United States ($5,452 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($729 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 Italy (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia stood at $608 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,269 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Brazil ($885 per ton), while the price for China ($141 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the amount of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia exported from Canada declined sharply to 1.7K tons, which is down by -20% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia rose modestly to $7.8M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 85%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States3.23.47.17.130.4%
ItalyN/AN/A0.10.2100.0%
United KingdomN/AN/AN/A0.20%
Taiwan (Chinese)N/AN/AN/A0.10%
JapanN/AN/AN/A0.10%
Saudi ArabiaN/A0.30.1N/A-66.7%
Others0.30.40.30.1-30.7%
Total3.54.17.67.830.6%

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

  1. United States (1306.6 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (231.0 tons)
  3. Italy (81.0 tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (48.0 tons)
  5. Japan (35.6 tons)

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

In 2022, approx. 11K tons of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia were imported into Canada; increasing by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% 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 +66.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia skyrocketed to $6.8M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% 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 +59.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States3,2423,2182,5584,1228.3%
United Kingdom54773.01081,03723.8%
India11813930529335.4%
China413186446266-13.6%
Brazil20.416832315295.3%
Morocco13.9N/AN/A16.76.3%
Others43548791491328.0%
Total4,7884,2704,6546,79912.4%

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

  1. United States (6.8K tons)
  2. China (1.9K tons)
  3. United Kingdom (1.5K tons)
  4. India (0.5K tons)
  5. Brazil (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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