Europe: Market for Hot-Rolled Bars In Bearing Steels 2024

Market Size for Hot-Rolled Bars In Bearing Steels in Europe

In 2023, the Europe hot-rolled bearing steel bar market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Hot-Rolled Bars In Bearing Steels in Europe

In value terms, hot-rolled bearing steel bar production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Hot-Rolled Bars In Bearing Steels

Exports in Europe

Hot-rolled bearing steel bar exports contracted to X tons in 2023, reducing by X% compared with 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hot-rolled bearing steel bar exports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Finland (X tons), France (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hot-rolled bearing steel bar supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Russia, France, the Czech Republic, Poland, Finland, Slovenia, Sweden and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hot-Rolled Bars In Bearing Steels

Imports in Europe

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of hot-rolled bars in bearing steels decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, hot-rolled bearing steel bar imports shrank significantly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the largest importers of hot-rolled bars in bearing steels, together creating X% of total imports. Romania (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belarus (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of hot-rolled bars in bearing steels. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Spain (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%), Romania (X%), Hungary (X%), Poland (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Sweden, Austria and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of France (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hot-rolled bars in bearing steels in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

In Germany, hot-rolled bearing steel bar imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, hot-rolled bearing steel bar import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform