Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia
4. Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms stood at $3,081 per ton in September 2023, growing by 42% against the previous month. Over the last nine-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($4,763 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($1,618 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms amounted to $2,268 per ton, surging by 47% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms increased by +93.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan ($4,026 per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($1,731 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms decreased by -16.5% to 41K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 49K tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms surged to $92M in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm from Slovenia in 2022:

1. Italy (11.3K tons)
2. Hungary (7.0K tons)
3. Germany (4.7K tons)
4. Switzerland (4.2K tons)
5. France (3.9K tons)
6. Czech Republic (2.7K tons)
7. India (1.2K tons)
8. Austria (1.1K tons)
9. United States (0.6K tons)
10. Spain (0.6K tons)
11. Romania (0.1K tons)

Imports of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm in Slovenia

Imports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms into Slovenia declined markedly to 21K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -15.5% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 25K tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mms skyrocketed to $48M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +86.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 51%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products, of A Width of Less than 600mm to Slovenia in 2022:

1. Austria (12.2K tons)
2. Germany (2.7K tons)
3. Luxembourg (2.0K tons)
4. Italy (1.7K tons)
5. Romania (1.5K tons)
6. Japan (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform