Eastern Asia: Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Market 2020

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the hot-rolled plate or sheet market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet consumption continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of hot-rolled plate or sheet consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills were produced in Eastern Asia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the hot-rolled plate or sheet production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, hot-rolled plate or sheet exports in Eastern Asia stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the hot-rolled plate or sheet exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, hot-rolled plate or sheet exports stood at $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a conspicuous growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China was the key exporter of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. South Korea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by Japan (X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (X%).

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest hot-rolled plate or sheet markets worldwide were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the hot-rolled plate or sheet export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the export prices for plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Taiwan, Chinese (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills were imported in Eastern Asia; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet imports continue to indicate a temperate drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the hot-rolled plate or sheet imports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, hot-rolled plate or sheet imports stood at $X in 2017. The hot-rolled plate or sheet imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. In that year, the hot-rolled plate or sheet imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the hot-rolled plate or sheet imports failed to regain its momentum.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of plate, sheet and wide flat, hot-rolled in mills in 2017. Japan (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X%). China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest hot-rolled plate or sheet markets worldwide were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries , Japan (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Hot-Rolled Plate Or Sheet Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The hot-rolled plate or sheet import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The hot-rolled plate or sheet import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in China ($X per ton) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) and Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform