China - Angles, Shapes And Sections (Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Iron Angle Prices in China

China Iron Angle Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the iron angle price stood at $965 per ton (FOB, China), shrinking by -15.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average export price increased by 11% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $1,249 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($2,539 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($563 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Iron Angle Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was iron or non-alloy steel; t sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height less than 80mm ($1,463 per ton), while the average price for exports of h-sections of of non-alloy steel ($857 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: iron or non-alloy steel; l or t sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more (+4.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Iron Angle Exports

In September 2022, exports of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel) from China expanded sharply to 244K tons, increasing by 9.7% compared with August 2022. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 59% against the previous month. The exports peaked in September 2022.

In value terms, iron angle exports shrank to $236M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 69% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 269K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Iron Angle Exports by Type

H-sections of of non-alloy steel (153K tons) was the largest type of iron angle exported from China, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, h-sections of of non-alloy steel exceeded the volume of the second product type, u-sections of non-alloy steel (21K tons), sevenfold. Iron or non-alloy steel; l sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm (20K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of h-sections of of non-alloy steel stood at +15.8%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: u-sections of non-alloy steel (+1.9% per month) and iron or non-alloy steel; l sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm (+12.8% per month).

In value terms, h-sections of of non-alloy steel ($131M) remains the largest type of iron angle exported from China, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by u-sections of non-alloy steel ($29M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by iron or non-alloy steel; l sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm, with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of h-sections of of non-alloy steel totaled +15.0%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: u-sections of non-alloy steel (-0.4% per month) and iron or non-alloy steel; l sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm (+12.1% per month).

China Iron Angle Exports by Country

Malaysia (30K tons), Hong Kong SAR (20K tons) and Nigeria (19K tons) were the main destinations of iron angle exports from China, together accounting for 28% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines, Myanmar, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Japan (with a CAGR of +134.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for iron angle exported from China were the Philippines ($37M), Malaysia ($25M) and Hong Kong SAR ($18M), with a combined 34% share of total exports. Nigeria, Indonesia, Myanmar, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Japan, with a CAGR of +124.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron angle market in China. 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 24107110 - U-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24107120 - I-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24107130 - H-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24107140 - Other open sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hotdrawn or extruded, of non-alloy steel

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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