Austria: Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market Size in Austria

The Austrian non-alloy steel i-sections market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 31% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Production in Austria

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -21.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, overseas shipments of i-sections of non-alloy steel decreased by -11.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of non-alloy steel i-sections exports from Austria, with a combined 55% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Croatia, Italy, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-alloy steel i-sections exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Italy, Croatia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +9.5%, 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 2021, the average non-alloy steel i-sections export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Imports

Imports into Austria

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of i-sections of non-alloy steel increased by 5.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-alloy steel i-sections imports to Austria, together accounting for 87% of total imports. Poland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +59.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest non-alloy steel i-sections suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. Poland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +61.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 non-alloy steel i-sections import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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