Eastern Europe: Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market 2024

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European non-alloy steel i-sections market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Non-alloy steel i-sections exports dropped notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main exporter of i-sections of non-alloy steel, creating X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-alloy steel i-sections exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Romania, the Czech Republic, Russia and Poland increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest non-alloy steel i-sections supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an X% share.

In Poland, non-alloy steel i-sections exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel i-sections export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of i-sections of non-alloy steel decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of i-sections of non-alloy steel, namely the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Romania, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel i-sections import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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