World - Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Raw Steel and Steel Semi-finished Products Market

Raw steel and steel semi-finished products market: find the latest statistics provided by an Ai-driven BI tool. Statistics contain consumption, production, imports, exports, market prices, companies, market size, and trade. There is a split by country, including the Middle East, EU, the U.S., China, the U.K., Africa, Russia, and Latin America. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.


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Raw Steel and Steel Semi-finished Products - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3India
4Japan
5South Korea

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by India.

In China, the market of raw steel and steel semi-finished products increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-22.3% per year) and India (-11.2% per year).

Raw Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Ukraine479408369-12.2%
Russia502417375-13.6%
India512435400-11.6%
Japan494442400-10.0%
Mexico611575403-18.8%
Iran482490407-8.1%
Oman587464416-15.8%
Brazil550485417-12.9%
Malaysia688498424-21.5%
Vietnam545444425-11.7%
Germany736689576-11.5%
France679590579-7.7%
Indonesia1064811965-4.8%
Average577502457-10.9%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($965 per ton), while Ukraine ($369 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China664640512-12.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)21.91.7-7.5%
Average3232332.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($512 per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $1.7 per ton.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese).

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Raw Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China0.40.48.4363.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)21.61.5-13.0%

In value terms, China ($8.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported raw steel and steel semi-finished products worldwide, comprising 26% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) ($1.5B), with a 4.7% share of global imports.

In China, imports of raw steel and steel semi-finished products increased at an average annual rate of +363.4% over the period from 2018-2020.

Raw Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Russia8.56.35-22.7%
Brazil5.14.23.2-20.4%
Ukraine3.12.92.8-4.5%
India1.21.22.439.4%
Indonesia1.30.6226.6%

In value terms, the largest raw steel and steel semi-finished products supplying countries worldwide were Russia ($5B), Brazil ($3.2B) and Ukraine ($2.8B), together comprising 38% of global exports. These countries were followed by India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Oman, Germany, Iran, Malaysia, France and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Malaysia (+107.1% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Raw Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for raw steel and steel semi-finished products worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Raw Steel and Steel Semi-Finished Products - Top Companies

Dongguan Dazhou Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATION, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., Shougang Group Corporation, JFE STEEL CORPORATION, TATA STEEL LIMITED, Nucor Corporation, Hyundai Steel Company, KOBE STEEL, LTD., Hesteel Company Limited, Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd., Wugang Group Co., Ltd., Shandong Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd., Jiuquan Iron And Steel (Group) Co., Ltd., Angang Steel Company Limited, United States Steel Corp, CHINA STEEL CORPORATION, Hunan Valin Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd., Maanshan Iron & Steel Company Limited, Anshan Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd.

Raw Steel and Steel Semi-finished Products - Product Coverage

  • HS 7206 - Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)
  • HS 7207 - Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof
  • HS 7218 - Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel
  • HS 7224 - Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for raw steel and steel semi-finished products. 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 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24102110 - Flat semi-finished products (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24102121 - Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24102122 - Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products including blanks (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24102210 - Flat semi-finished products (slabs) (of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102221 - Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102222 - Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products (of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102310 - Flat semi-finished products (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102321 - Ingots, other primary forms and long semi-finished products for seamless tubes (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)
  • Prodcom 24102322 - Other ingots, primary forms and long semi-finished products (of alloy steel other than of stainless steel)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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