U.S. Steel Foundries (Except Investment) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Steel Foundries (Except Investment) Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Apr 24, 2023

Price of Steel Hits Record High in US as Foundries See 18% Increase to $4,583 per Ton

U.S. Steel Foundry Import Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the steel foundry price amounted to $4,583 per ton (CIF, US), jumping by 18% against the previous month. Over the period from February 2022 to February 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 29% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in February 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($11,938 per ton), while the price for China ($2,981 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYFeb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Import Price of Steel Foundry in U.S. (USD per ton)
South Korea4,4128,7435,7613,7274,2356,0954,5015,0325,3034,8454,6994,59811,938
Canada9,5135,8646,6455,7376,7967,8329,17411,8449,4959,6755,2539,0597,293
Austria4,8924,1124,2215,7224,1166,1455,5625,3795,0965,4844,5736,6945,974
Sweden3,06624,2612,2912,6144,1674,1834,95519,5903,7154,9063,1442,5985,516
Brazil4,9454,7885,4405,4134,3274,6887,6944,3204,6505,0094,6584,5184,900
India3,5653,6123,9163,1413,6573,3443,9823,9133,1574,8576,5703,8884,149
Argentina2,1502,7953,1201,8983,0332,2412,0752,1982,4692,8992,7972,9823,783
China3,3573,3783,1913,1063,0003,0673,0573,2123,0163,1962,9412,9372,981
Average3,8183,9113,9213,7043,8143,9384,3623,8113,5494,5664,0333,8854,583

U.S. Steel Foundry Imports

In February 2023, supplies from abroad of steel foundries (except investment) decreased by -1.8% to 4.7K tons, falling for the fourth consecutive month after four months of growth. In general, imports recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when imports increased by 18% m-o-m.

In value terms, steel foundry imports soared to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 when imports increased by 22% m-o-m.

U.S. Steel Foundry Imports by Country

In February 2023, China (2.1K tons) constituted the largest steel foundry supplier to the United States, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, steel foundry imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (953 tons), twofold. Austria (253 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+0.6% per month) and Austria (+2.3% per month).

In value terms, China ($6.1M), India ($4M) and Canada ($1.7M) were the largest steel foundry suppliers to the United States, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Sweden, Brazil, Argentina and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +14.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steel foundry 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.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 331513 - Steel foundries (except investment)

Companies mentioned:

  • Union Electric Steel Corporation
  • Hensley Industries
  • Bradken
  • Spuncast
  • Winsert
  • Sivyer Steel Corporation
  • Columbia Steel Casting Co
  • Eagle Alloy
  • Huron Casting
  • The Harrison Steel Castings Co
  • ME Global
  • Maynard Steel Casting Company
  • Omaha Steel Castings Company
  • The Frog Switch and Manufacturing Company
  • Columbus Steel Castings Co
  • Metaltek International
  • Bradken - Atlas
  • Wollaston Alloys
  • Alcon Industries
  • Wyman-Gordon Investment Castings
  • Steel Dynamics Columbus
  • Matrix Metals
  • Southern Cast Products
  • Texas Steel Partners
  • NFC Castings
  • Jmac Development
  • Nucor Steel Seattle
  • Isg Lackawanna
  • Bradken - Atchison/St. Joseph
  • Worthington Steelpac Systems
  • E2 Acquisition Corporation

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  • United States

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  • Per Capita consumption
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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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