Eastern Europe: Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the East European non-alloy steel i-sections market, when its value increased by 12% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of i-sections of non-alloy steel were exported in Eastern Europe; waning by -3.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.5%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 46% of total exports. Russia (X tons) held a 26% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (11%), the Czech Republic (8.7%) and Ukraine (4.7%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 82% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 13%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +11.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 58% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel I-Sections Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of i-sections of non-alloy steel decreased by -2.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 7.6%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel i-sections imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the key importers of i-sections of non-alloy steel in 2021, amounting to approx. 21% and 19% of total imports, respectively. Hungary (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together held near 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 39%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +8.0%, 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

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 54% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. 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.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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