Northern America: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Northern America

The North American barbed wire market contracted to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -10.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +38.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Barbed Wire Production in Northern America

In value terms, barbed wire production dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +39.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of barbed wire and entanglements decreased by -20.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 14%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 79% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 21% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -18.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+31.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +31.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada increased by +21 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest barbed wire supplier in Northern America, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at -7.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 64%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.3%).

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas purchases of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barbed wire imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) represented the main importer of barbed wire and entanglements, making up 88% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 12% share of total imports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of barbed wire and entanglements. Canada (-5.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+7.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -7.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barbed wire and entanglements in Northern America, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In the United States, barbed wire imports increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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