U.S.: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. metal stud-link chain market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 555% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Production in the U.S.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain production reached $X in 2021. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 25%. Metal stud-link chain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain, when their volume decreased by -65% to X tons. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of metal stud-link chain exports from the United States, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Bahamas lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +88.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from the United States, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia totaled +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+12.0% per year) and Mexico (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 38% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($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 Malta (+27.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, overseas purchases of iron/steel stud-link chain decreased by -27.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 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 the United States, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), sixfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+45.1% per year) and Spain (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron/steel stud-link chain to the United States, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+45.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 import price increased by +64.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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