Eastern Asia: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian metal stud-link chain market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 10% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, metal stud-link chain production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by -8.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 34%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of iron/steel stud-link chain, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the iron/steel stud-link chain exports, with a CAGR of -3.3% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest metal stud-link chain supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, metal stud-link chain exports declined by an average annual rate of -2.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw mild growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +1.3% per year.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron/steel stud-link chain were imported in Eastern Asia; falling by -28.4% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 79% of total imports in 2021. South Korea (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons). All these countries together held near 16% share of total imports. China (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Japan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the iron/steel stud-link chain imports, with a CAGR of -1.1% from 2012 to 2021. China (-5.0%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-6.0%) and South Korea (-22.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (+36 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Korea saw its share reduced by -38.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron/steel stud-link chain in Eastern Asia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan stood at -1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-5.1% per year) and South Korea (-21.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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