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U.S. - Iron Or Steel Articulated Link Chain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Metal Link Chain Export Falls to $9.8M in April 2023

U.S. Metal Link Chain Exports

In April 2023, exports of iron or steel articulated link chain from the United States expanded sharply to 1.1K tons, surging by 6.3% compared with March 2023. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the period from April 2022 to April 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 23% m-o-m.

In value terms, metal link chain exports contracted modestly to $9.8M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 25% m-o-m. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $12M. From August 2022 to April 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

COUNTRYExport Value of Metal Link Chain in U.S. (thousand USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Mexico3,8804,5444,9684,6974,8444,8204,4505,0173,8853,9084,7804,3923,712
Canada1,8432,3921,9872,1582,5252,2662,9502,1782,6451,9742,3002,6272,160
Japan5654546231,0228717111,025661991868621588839
Brazil199194208277210328370168173183181118515
Australia58.320430186236017373323623329.9317392434
Colombia50241723257829537.723939618814624.6514356
China44465452.185397227833989889549.844257.5334
United Kingdom52951718041535714637468.3183323439254267
Peru11.85.6N/AN/A28.23.745.231.2N/A2.6N/A2.5143
Philippines74.4N/A6.0N/A3.995.9N/A10.8N/AN/A74.63.9142
Malaysia4.420.484.7N/AN/AN/A17.3N/A61.1N/A24.1N/A61.0
South Korea58533443554056340359019828817520011054.0
Others5769238439571,0769101,1741,064918822662824796
Total9,27410,6589,91912,35912,10510,17212,30710,92810,4618,48210,0669,8829,812

Exports by Country

Mexico (412 tons), Canada (235 tons) and Japan (70 tons) were the main destinations of metal link chain exports from the United States, together accounting for 67% of total exports. Brazil, China, the UK, Colombia, Australia, the Philippines, Peru, Malaysia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in Malaysia (with a CAGR of +35.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($3.7M), Canada ($2.2M) and Japan ($839K) constituted the largest markets for metal link chain exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 68% of total exports. Brazil, Australia, Colombia, China, the UK, Peru, the Philippines, Malaysia and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +24.4%, saw 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.

Export Prices by Country

In April 2023, the metal link chain price stood at $9,218 per ton (FOB, US), shrinking by -6.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 5% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $10,422 per ton. From September 2022 to April 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($15,312 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($3,049 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+4.4%), 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 link chain market in the U.S.. 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 28152170 - Iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain)

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  • United States

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    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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