Global Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market Size

The global non-alloy steel h-sections market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Production

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of h-sections of of non-alloy steel increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +125.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), Spain (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporter of h-sections of of non-alloy steel in the world, committing 66% of total export. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), committing a 5% share of total exports. Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +20.8%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-alloy steel h-sections supplying countries worldwide were China ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 46% of global exports. Spain, South Korea, the United States, Thailand, Japan, Poland, the UK, Italy, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +18.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel h-sections export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel h-sections export price increased by +78.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of h-sections of of non-alloy steel increased by 1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 4.4%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +84.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), the United States (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Turkey (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented roughly 59% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 24% share of global imports. South Korea, the United States, the Philippines, France, Hong Kong SAR, Turkey, Italy, Belgium, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +28.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-alloy steel h-sections import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel h-sections import price increased by +81.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belgium ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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