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Spain - Baths Of Iron Or Steel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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July 9, 2024 at 10:05 PM GMT+0

Spain Sees Drastic Decline in Metal Bath Exports, Plummeting to $10M in 2023

Spain Metal Bath Exports

In 2023, shipments abroad of baths of iron or steel decreased by -27.4% to 133K units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 576K units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal bath exports dropped notably to $10M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $41M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

COUNTRYExport Value of Metal Bath in Spain (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
France7.56.85.62.84.25.15.54.05.14.52.9
GermanyN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.12.33.53.62.9
Portugal0.20.20.20.10.50.60.80.91.71.41.2
Switzerland0.20.20.20.30.20.40.40.60.60.70.6
Hong KongN/AN/AN/A0.1N/A0.40.50.50.70.60.5
Austria0.50.50.30.1N/AN/AN/A0.30.50.40.4
United Kingdom5.44.03.21.82.61.10.51.91.71.30.3
China0.30.70.30.31.00.70.2N/A0.20.10.1
Russia17.517.111.39.49.710.18.03.86.20.2N/A
Others9.45.33.93.13.42.22.52.13.01.81.4
Total40.934.825.118.021.520.718.516.523.014.510.2
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Exports by Country

France (36K units), Germany (35K units) and Portugal (22K units) were the main destinations of metal bath exports from Spain, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +47.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($2.9M), France ($2.9M) and Portugal ($1.2M) appeared to be the largest markets for metal bath exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +51.5%, 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.

Exports by Type

Iron (other than cast) or steel; baths (112K units) was the largest type of baths of iron or steel exported from Spain, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, iron (other than cast) or steel; baths exceeded the volume of the second product type, cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled (13K units), ninefold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of iron (other than cast) or steel; baths exports amounted to -11.1%.

In value terms, iron (other than cast) or steel; baths ($8.6M) remains the largest type of baths of iron or steel exported from Spain, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled ($1.7M), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of iron (other than cast) or steel; baths exports amounted to -9.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the metal bath price amounted to $77 per unit (FOB, Spain), which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $79 per unit, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong ($146 per unit), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($29 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal bath market in Spain. 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.

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  • Prodcom 25991127 - Baths of iron or steel

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  • Spain

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Trade (exports and imports) in Spain
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

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    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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