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Global Iron Angle Market 2025

Iron Angle Market Size

The global iron angle market fell to $X in 2021, waning by -11.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +44.5% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Iron Angle Production

In value terms, iron angle production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Iron Angle Exports

Exports

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel), when their volume increased by 11% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron angle exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons), China (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Japan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the United States (X tons), together amounting to 79% of total export. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest iron angle supplying countries worldwide were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 36% of global exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Luxembourg, South Korea, Thailand, Italy, Poland, the United States, Japan, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 45%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +12.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average iron angle export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export 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 suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Angle Imports

Imports

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel) increased by 3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight slump. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron angle imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel), namely South Korea, Germany, Canada, France, the Netherlands, the UK, the United States, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Poland, Italy and Belgium, represented more than third of total import. The Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 17% of global imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, South Korea, the United States, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Poland, Malaysia, Belgium and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of +25.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average iron angle import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest iron angle consuming country worldwide, accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, iron angle consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, more than tenfold. Iran ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.1% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of iron angle production, comprising approx. 61% of total volume. Moreover, iron angle production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iran, with a 4.1% share.
In value terms, the largest iron angle supplying countries worldwide were Spain, Turkey and Germany, with a combined 37% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, China, South Korea, Italy, Poland, the United States, Japan, Russia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 42%.
In value terms, the largest iron angle importing markets worldwide were Germany, Canada and France, together accounting for 19% of global imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the United States, the UK, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Poland, Malaysia, Belgium, Italy and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 32%.
The average iron angle export price stood at $865 per ton in 2021, rising by 41% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average iron angle import price amounted to $840 per ton, increasing by 36% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global iron angle market. 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 24107110 - U-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24107120 - I-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24107130 - H-sections of a web height of .80 mm or more (of non-alloy steel)
  • Prodcom 24107140 - Other open sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hotdrawn or extruded, of non-alloy steel

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • 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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

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

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    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. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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