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Mexico: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican metal stud-link chain market was estimated at $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron/steel stud-link chain were exported from Mexico; rising by 46% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 143%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 239% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from Mexico, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from Mexico.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -32.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 57%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +13.7% per year.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, imports of iron/steel stud-link chain into Mexico skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 17% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 57%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 149%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal stud-link chain to Mexico, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest metal stud-link chain suppliers to Mexico.

China, with a CAGR of +0.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -20.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron/steel stud-link chain in the world?

China remains the largest metal stud-link chain consuming country worldwide, accounting for 32% of total volume. Moreover, metal stud-link chain consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Chile, with a 7.5% share.

What are the largest producers of iron/steel stud-link chain in the world?

The country with the largest volume of metal stud-link chain production was China, accounting for 93% of total volume. Moreover, metal stud-link chain production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden, more than tenfold.

What are the leading suppliers of iron/steel stud-link chain to Mexico?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal stud-link chain to Mexico, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6% share.

What are the leading importers of iron/steel stud-link chain from Mexico?

In value terms, the United States remains the key foreign market for metal stud-link chain exports from Mexico.

What is the average export price for iron/steel stud-link chain in Mexico?

The average metal stud-link chain export price stood at $3,878 per ton in 2020, dropping by -17.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron/steel stud-link chain in Mexico?

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $3,534 per ton in 2020, waning by -27.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal stud-link chain market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25931710 - Iron/steel stud-link chain excluding chains fitted with cutting, o r other articles where chains play a subsidiary role, door guards finished with chains, surveying chains, imitation jewellery

Country coverage:

Mexico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024