
Belarus - Granules and Powders of Pig Iron - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Belarus: Pig Iron Articles Market 2023
Pig Iron Articles Market Size in Belarus
In 2021, the Belarusian pig iron articles market increased by 1.1% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +43.5% against 2016 indices. Pig iron articles consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Pig Iron Articles Production in Belarus
In value terms, pig iron articles production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Pig iron articles production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.
Pig Iron Articles Exports
Exports from Belarus
In 2021, shipments abroad of granules and powders of pig iron was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, pig iron articles exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 53%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Germany (X tons) was the main destination for pig iron articles exports from Belarus, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, pig iron articles exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+16.5% per year) and Russia (-24.1% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for granules and powders of pig iron exports from Belarus, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+16.9% per year) and Russia (-23.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average pig iron articles export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ukraine ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Pig Iron Articles Imports
Imports into Belarus
In 2021, purchases abroad of granules and powders of pig iron increased by 4.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, pig iron articles imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of pig iron articles imports to Belarus, with a combined 96% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, which accounted for a further 2%.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +419.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of granules and powders of pig iron to Belarus, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-8.8% per year) and Germany (+7.1% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average pig iron articles import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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