EU: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU metal skid chain market increased by 6% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by 7.2% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Production in the EU

In value terms, metal skid chain production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 16%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of iron or steel skid chain increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons), together finishing at 67% of total export. Slovenia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 8.3% share, followed by Finland (6.4%) and Romania (5.3%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +10.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Lithuania, Slovenia, Romania and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +11.2%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of iron or steel skid chain imported in the European Union skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 15% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of metal skid chain imports in 2021 were Italy (X tons), Sweden (X tons), France (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together accounting for 89% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 49% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +11.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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