Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market

The global market for non-alloy steel h-sections is expected to experience steady growth over the next eight years, with an anticipated increase in consumption and value. China leads in both consumption and production, with other countries such as India and the United States also playing significant roles in the market. Import and export prices have shown moderate increases over the last decade, with fluctuating trends recorded throughout the period. Despite some fluctuations, global imports and exports are expected to continue growing in the immediate future.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for h-sections of of non-alloy steel worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 31M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.9% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $28.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of H-Sections Of Of Non-Alloy Steel

In 2022, the amount of h-sections of of non-alloy steel consumed worldwide declined modestly to 27M tons, waning by -4.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at 30M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global non-alloy steel h-sections market size declined slightly to $20.9B in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs at $21B in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

China (6M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of non-alloy steel h-sections consumption, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, non-alloy steel h-sections consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (2.9M tons), twofold. The United States (2M tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+1.3% per year) and the United States (+3.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($4.2B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($1.8B). It was followed by the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (-0.1% per year) and the United States (+3.3% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of non-alloy steel h-sections per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (15 kg per person), Germany (13 kg per person) and South Korea (12 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of H-Sections Of Of Non-Alloy Steel

In 2022, global non-alloy steel h-sections production fell slightly to 28M tons, reducing by -2.2% on the previous year. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 4.8%. Global production peaked at 29M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections production totaled $20.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Global production peaked at $21B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of non-alloy steel h-sections production was China (7.3M tons), accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, non-alloy steel h-sections production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (2.9M tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (1.9M tons), with a 6.9% share.

In China, non-alloy steel h-sections production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+1.5% per year) and the United States (+0.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of H-Sections Of Of Non-Alloy Steel

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of h-sections of of non-alloy steel increased by 1.5% to 6M tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 7.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.1M tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections imports surged to $6.6B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

Canada (566K tons), South Korea (443K tons), Germany (389K tons), the Netherlands (336K tons), the Philippines (329K tons), the United States (276K tons), Hong Kong SAR (249K tons), Turkey (225K tons), France (195K tons), Italy (178K tons), Belgium (159K tons) and the UK (154K tons) represented roughly 59% of total imports in 2022. Poland (115K tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-alloy steel h-sections importing markets worldwide were Canada ($685M), Germany ($459M) and the Netherlands ($402M), together comprising 24% of global imports. South Korea, the United States, the Philippines, France, Hong Kong SAR, Turkey, Italy, Belgium, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +28.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average non-alloy steel h-sections import price stood at $1,100 per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 h-sections import price increased by +86.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 53%. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belgium ($1,270 per ton) and Canada ($1,211 per ton), while South Korea ($868 per ton) and the Philippines ($885 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of H-Sections Of Of Non-Alloy Steel

In 2022, shipments abroad of h-sections of of non-alloy steel increased by 13% to 6.6M tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections exports surged to $7.2B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +125.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China (1,300K tons), Luxembourg (992K tons), Spain (695K tons), South Korea (691K tons) and Germany (669K tons) represented roughly 66% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Thailand (330K tons), achieving a 5% share of total exports. Japan (247K tons), the United States (238K tons), Vietnam (157K tons), the United Arab Emirates (148K tons), the UK (131K tons), Poland (130K tons) and Turkey (110K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +47.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($1.2B), Luxembourg ($1.2B) and Germany ($805M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 45% share of global exports. Spain, South Korea, the United States, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +55.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average non-alloy steel h-sections export price amounted to $1,090 per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 h-sections export price increased by +83.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 55%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,612 per ton), while Japan ($826 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform