South-Eastern Asia: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian metal stud-link chain market fell notably to $X in 2021, declining by -20.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, metal stud-link chain production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of iron/steel stud-link chain increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 400%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 273% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), mixing up a 6.6% share of total exports.

Singapore was also the fastest-growing in terms of the iron/steel stud-link chain exports, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021. Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Singapore (+2.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest metal stud-link chain supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

In Singapore, metal stud-link chain exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -21.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 143% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (-2.1%).

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by -10% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the largest importers of iron/steel stud-link chain in 2021, amounting to near 31% and 29% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together creating a 34% share of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal stud-link chain importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +11.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -23.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 56% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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