Austria: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in Austria

The Austrian metal skid chain market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 93% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Production in Austria

In value terms, metal skid chain production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron or steel skid chain was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for metal skid chain exports from Austria, with a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, metal skid chain exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+7.5% per year) and France (+12.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel skid chain exports from Austria, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+6.7% per year) and Switzerland (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal skid chain export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel skid chain were imported into Austria; growing by 7.8% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 109%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal skid chain imports to Austria, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +60.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain suppliers to Austria were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +81.4%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal skid chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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