Finland: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Finland

In 2021, the Finnish metal stud-link chain market increased by 745% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption recorded significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Production in Finland

In value terms, metal stud-link chain production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron/steel stud-link chain were exported from Finland; picking up by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,416% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 791% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Russia (X kg) were the main destinations of metal stud-link chain exports from Finland, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +115.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from Finland, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+105.2% per year) and Russia (-22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 78% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal stud-link chain export price increased by +117.1% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain increased by 788% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 726%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal stud-link chain imports to Finland, together accounting for 95% of total imports. These countries were followed by Norway, which accounted for a further 2.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +164.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest metal stud-link chain suppliers to Finland, together comprising 89% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +238.0%, 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

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -56.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 120%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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