United Kingdom: Sheet Piling Market 2022

Sheet Piling Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2020, sheet piling exports from the UK fell dramatically to X tons, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheet piling exports expanded to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for sheet piling exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheet piling exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and the United States (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheet piling exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ireland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheet piling export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheet Piling Imports

Imports into the UK

After five years of decline, supplies from abroad of sheet piling increased by X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling imports rose rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Luxembourg (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheet piling imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest sheet piling suppliers to the UK were Luxembourg ($X), Poland ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheet piling import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform