Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Hungary - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia stood at $2,439 per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked at $4,378 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,649 per ton), while the price for Poland ($860 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.1%), 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 Hungary (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia stood at $21,691 per ton in 2022, growing by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $26,352 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($51,857 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($16,731 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 the United States (+14.2%), 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 Hungary

In 2022, purchases abroad of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia decreased by -12.2% to 2.5K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.9K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia stood at $6.1M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 119%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Hungary (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1.52.22.93.228.7%
AustriaN/A0.12.72.7419.6%
Others0.10.40.40.226.0%
Total1.72.86.16.153.1%

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

  1. Austria (2007.4 tons)
  2. Germany (485.8 tons)

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

Exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia from Hungary dropped remarkably to 15 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -35.4% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia fell to $326K in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic downturn.

Export of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in Hungary (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria12770.61621331.6%
Switzerland39326.010680.6-41.0%
Germany78434666.977.1-53.8%
United StatesN/AN/AN/A28.40%
Czech Republic10665.7N/AN/A-38.0%
Others21.88.29.17.3-30.6%
Total1,431517344326-38.9%

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

  1. Austria (7.9 tons)
  2. Germany (4.6 tons)
  3. Switzerland (1.6 tons)
  4. United States (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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