Australia - Flat-Rolled Products of Iron or Steel (Not Further Worked Than Cold-Rolled) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cold-Rolled Steel Products Market Size in Australia
In 2022, the Australian cold-rolled steel products market decreased by -96.3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, consumption saw a dramatic downturn. Cold-rolled steel products consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Cold-Rolled Steel Products Production in Australia
In value terms, cold-rolled steel products production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Cold-rolled steel products production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.
Cold-Rolled Steel Products Exports
Exports from Australia
In 2022, shipments abroad of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than cold-rolled) increased by 649% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, cold-rolled steel products exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cold-rolled steel products exports from Australia, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +73.6%.
In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than cold-rolled) exports from Australia.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +71.9%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average cold-rolled steel products export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Costa Rica amounted to +20.7% per year.
Cold-Rolled Steel Products Imports
Imports into Australia
In 2022, supplies from abroad of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than cold-rolled) decreased by -28% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cold-rolled steel products imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of cold-rolled steel products imports to Australia, together accounting for 87% of total imports. Sweden, Malaysia, Germany, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.1%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +5.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest cold-rolled steel products suppliers to Australia were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +10.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Import Prices by Country
The average cold-rolled steel products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cold-rolled steel products market in Australia. 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 24103520 - Flat-rolled products of high-speed steel, of a width . .600 mm, h ot-rolled or cold-rolled
- Prodcom 24104150 - Electrical sheet and strip, grain non-oriented of a width . .600 mm
- Prodcom 241041Z0 - Uncoated cold-rolled sheet, plate and strip (including electrical sheet and strip not finally annealed), of a width . .600 mm, of steel other than stainless steel
- Prodcom 24104200 - Cold-rolled sheet, plate and wide strip of a width of .600 mm or more (of stainless steel)
- Prodcom 24104300 - Flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless, of a width of . .600 mm, simply cold-rolled (excluding products of high-speed steel or silicon-electrical steel)
- Prodcom 24321025 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of < .600 mm, simply cold-rolled
- Prodcom 243210Z1 - Cold-rolled narrow strip and cold-rolled slit strip, of non-alloy steel and of alloy steel (other than stainless steel), of a width < .600 mm
- Prodcom 243210Z2 - Cold-rolled narrow strip and cold-rolled slit strip, of stainless steel (excluding insulated electric strip, corrugated strip with one edge serrated or bevelled), of a width < .600 mm
Country coverage:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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