
Cuba - Iron and Steel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Cuba: Iron And Steel Market 2022
Iron And Steel Market Size in Cuba
In 2021, the Cuban iron and steel market decreased by -2.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted strong growth. Iron and steel consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.
Iron And Steel Production in Cuba
In value terms, iron and steel production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
Iron And Steel Exports
Exports from Cuba
In 2021, shipments abroad of iron and steel decreased by -16% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, iron and steel exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 31%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
The Dominican Republic (X tons) was the main destination for iron and steel exports from Cuba, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Dominican Republic stood at -26.8%.
In value terms, the Dominican Republic ($X) also remains the key foreign market for iron and steel exports from Cuba.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Dominican Republic totaled -27.6%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average iron and steel export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 8%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Dominican Republic.
From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Dominican Republic amounted to -1.0% per year.
Iron And Steel Imports
Imports into Cuba
In 2021, overseas purchases of iron and steel decreased by -7.9% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, iron and steel imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of iron and steel to Cuba, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, iron and steel imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to -27.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-29.4% per year) and Spain (-30.4% per year).
In value terms, the largest iron and steel suppliers to Cuba were China ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).
Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of -13.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Import Prices by Country
The average iron and steel import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 91%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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