Eastern Europe: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European metal stud-link chain market decreased by -1.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, metal stud-link chain production reduced markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) represented roughly 74% of total exports in 2021. Romania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 15% share, followed by Poland (6.5%). Russia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +57.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lithuania ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 78% of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania and Russia, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Among the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +48.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 56%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($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 (+12.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron/steel stud-link chain were imported in Eastern Europe; with a decrease of -23.4% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. 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

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the major importer of iron/steel stud-link chain, committing 34% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (10%), Slovakia (9.8%), Latvia (7.4%), the Czech Republic (6.1%), Ukraine (6%) and Poland (5.7%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal stud-link chain imports into Russia stood at -10.8%. At the same time, Latvia (+30.2%), Ukraine (+2.0%) and Lithuania (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +30.2% from 2012-2021. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-15.8%), Romania (-20.6%) and Poland (-26.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Russia and Ukraine increased by +10, +7.2, +6.9, +5.9 and +4.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron/steel stud-link chain in Eastern Europe, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at -4.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Latvia (+56.7% per year) and Ukraine (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 60% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+20.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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