
Hungary - Pig Iron And Spiegeleisen - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Hungary: Pig Iron Market Overview 2020
Pig Iron Market Size in Hungary
In 2019, the Hungarian pig iron market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.
Pig Iron Exports
Exports from Hungary
In 2019, the amount of pig iron and spiegeleisen exported from Hungary skyrocketed to X tonnes, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
In value terms, pig iron exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Slovakia (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of pig iron exports from Hungary, together accounting for X% of total exports.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pig iron exports from Hungary, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.
From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average pig iron export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Pig Iron Imports
Imports into Hungary
In 2019, purchases abroad of pig iron and spiegeleisen decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.
In value terms, pig iron imports fell sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
Poland (X tonnes), Slovakia (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of pig iron imports to Hungary, with a combined X% share of total imports.
From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Poland, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest pig iron suppliers to Hungary, together comprising X% of total imports.
Poland recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average pig iron import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, pig iron import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox AI Platform
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
What are the largest markets for pig iron and spiegeleisen in the world?+
The country with the largest volume of pig iron consumption was China (797M tonnes), comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, pig iron consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (76M tonnes), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (54M tonnes), with a 4.3% share.
What are the largest producers of pig iron and spiegeleisen in the world?+
China (797M tonnes) remains the largest pig iron producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. Moreover, pig iron production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (77M tonnes), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (54M tonnes), with a 4.2% share.
What are the leading suppliers of pig iron and spiegeleisen to Hungary?+
In value terms, Slovakia ($1.2M), Germany ($1.1M) and Poland ($748K) were the largest pig iron suppliers to Hungary, together comprising 71% of total imports.
What are the leading importers of pig iron and spiegeleisen from Hungary?+
In value terms, Slovakia ($156K) emerged as the key foreign market for pig iron exports from Hungary, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($24K), with a 12% share of total exports.
What is the average export price for pig iron and spiegeleisen in Hungary?+
The average pig iron export price stood at $290 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year.
What is the average import price for pig iron and spiegeleisen in Hungary?+
The average pig iron import price stood at $550 per tonne in 2019, growing by 26% against the previous year.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pig iron market in Hungary. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
The Largest Destinations for Exports
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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