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Pakistan: Metal Wool Market 2025

Metal Wool Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani metal wool market decreased by -64.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Wool Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of iron or steel wool were exported from Pakistan; increasing by 258% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 296%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal wool exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of metal wool exports from Pakistan, together comprising 79% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal wool exported from Pakistan were the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 79% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Australia and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +46.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal wool export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 32%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Wool Imports

Imports into Pakistan

For the third year in a row, Pakistan recorded decline in overseas purchases of iron or steel wool, which decreased by -54% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 124% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal wool imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main metal wool supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -5.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel wool to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -10.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal wool import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -5.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of metal wool consumption was Russia, accounting for 80% of total volume. Moreover, metal wool consumption in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, more than tenfold.
Russia constituted the country with the largest volume of metal wool production, accounting for 79% of total volume. Moreover, metal wool production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, eightfold.
In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of metal wool to Pakistan.
In value terms, the largest markets for metal wool exported from Pakistan were the United States, Canada and the UK, together comprising 85% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 8.7%.
In 2021, the average metal wool export price amounted to $3,208 per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average metal wool import price amounted to $2,143 per ton, waning by -25.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal wool market in Pakistan. 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 25991280 - Iron or steel wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, and gloves and the like

Country coverage:

  • Pakistan

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 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

  12. 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

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