Ukraine: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian metal stud-link chain market declined to $X in 2021, leveling off at 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Metal stud-link chain consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron/steel stud-link chain increased by 6.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 235% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for metal stud-link chain exports from Ukraine, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X kg), more than tenfold. Georgia (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled -10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-22.7% per year) and Georgia (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from Ukraine, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at -7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+23.2% per year) and Azerbaijan (-12.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal stud-link chain export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Estonia (+30.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, metal stud-link chain imports into Ukraine fell remarkably to X tons, declining by -31.2% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 459% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 245% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest metal stud-link chain supplier to Ukraine, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, metal stud-link chain imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled +103.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.0% per year) and the United States (+62.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron/steel stud-link chain to Ukraine, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +84.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+75.4% per year) and Germany (+11.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 212% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 United States (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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