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View PricingMetal Chain Price in India Rises Markedly to $3,788 per Ton
India Metal Chain Export Price in February 2023
In February 2023, the metal chain price stood at $3,788 per ton (FOB, India), increasing by 4.9% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,376 per ton. From July 2022 to February 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($4,562 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($1,542 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Metal Chain in India (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | |
| Saudi Arabia | N/A | N/A | 5,302 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9,123 | 298 | N/A | 4,727 | 4,769 | 4,562 |
| Singapore | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,160 |
| United States | 3,473 | 3,585 | 3,476 | 4,219 | 3,722 | 3,706 | 3,783 | 4,143 | 3,436 | 3,743 | 3,430 | 3,351 | 3,177 |
| Italy | 1,568 | 3,115 | 2,996 | 1,418 | 3,006 | 2,436 | 1,789 | 2,137 | 1,394 | N/A | 2,968 | 2,657 | 2,960 |
| China | N/A | N/A | 2,968 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,297 | N/A | 2,724 | 2,759 |
| Nepal | 3,132 | 4,286 | 3,499 | 970 | 1,771 | 2,379 | 1,901 | 1,976 | 3,127 | 2,195 | 2,303 | 2,307 | 1,542 |
| Average | 2,866 | 3,664 | 3,492 | 2,839 | 4,376 | 4,114 | 3,568 | 4,224 | 3,555 | 4,145 | 3,746 | 3,611 | 3,788 |
India Metal Chain Exports
For the third month in a row, India recorded growth in overseas shipments of iron or steel chain, which increased by 9.9% to 223 tons in February 2023. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when exports increased by 85% m-o-m. The exports peaked in February 2023.
In value terms, metal chain exports skyrocketed to $846K (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 60% m-o-m. The exports peaked in February 2023.
India Metal Chain Exports by Country
Singapore (102 tons), the United States (87 tons) and Saudi Arabia (12 tons) were the main destinations of metal chain exports from India, with a combined 90% share of total exports.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +88.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for metal chain exported from India were Singapore ($423K), the United States ($275K) and Saudi Arabia ($54K), together comprising 89% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +85.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal chain market in India. 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 25931750 - Iron or steel chain excluding articulated link chain, skid chain, s tud-link and welded link chain - chain saws, or other articles in which chains play a subsidiary role, surveying chains
Country coverage:
- India
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in India
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
