Czech Republic: Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech non-alloy steel h-sections market increased by 6.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-alloy steel h-sections consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 76%. Non-alloy steel h-sections production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in overseas shipments of h-sections of of non-alloy steel, which increased by 8.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 282% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for non-alloy steel h-sections exports from the Czech Republic, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, non-alloy steel h-sections exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +30.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+4.2% per year) and Germany (+36.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-alloy steel h-sections exported from the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports. Austria, Croatia, Hungary and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +68.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel h-sections export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel h-sections export price increased by +87.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of h-sections of of non-alloy steel were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-alloy steel h-sections imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 91% of total imports. Austria, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +120.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-alloy steel h-sections suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports. Austria, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.5%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +134.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-alloy steel h-sections import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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