Portugal: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2024

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Portugal

In 2022, the Portuguese metal stud-link chain market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a resilient expansion. Metal stud-link chain consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from Portugal

Metal stud-link chain exports from Portugal declined notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain exports to Angola exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X tons), fivefold. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Angola ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sudan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Angola was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal stud-link chain supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest metal stud-link chain suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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