Malta: Market for Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products 2019

Market Size for Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products in Malta

The revenue of the market for crude steel and steel semi-finished products in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption of crude steel and steel semi-finished products continues to indicate a moderate setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Malta consumption of crude steel and steel semi-finished products peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products in Malta

In value terms, production of crude steel and steel semi-finished products amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, production of crude steel and steel semi-finished products continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production of crude steel and steel semi-finished products reached its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the amount of crude steel and steel semi-finished products exported from Malta totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products, however, continue to indicate a drastic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products amounted to $X in 2018. In general, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the major exporters of crude steel and steel semi-finished products, together making up X% of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Germany (X tons), Iran (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest crude steel and steel semi-finished products markets from Malta were Russia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Germany, India, Mexico, Iran, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Malta, which together accounted for a further X United Arab Emirates experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price for crude steel and steel semi-finished products in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price for crude steel and steel semi-finished products continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products into Malta totaled X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products totaled $X in 2018. In general, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products in 2018. Nepal (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Nepal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Taiwan, Chinese ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Belgium, South Korea, the Philippines, France, Nepal and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the import price for crude steel and steel semi-finished products in Malta amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price for crude steel and steel semi-finished products, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for crude steel and steel semi-finished products attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform