Price for Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland
4. Exports of Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland

Price for Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for chain; articulated link, roller, of iron or steel stood at $6,567 per ton in 2022, which is down by -9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,213 per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($39,857 per ton), while the price for France ($4,488 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for chain; articulated link, roller, of iron or steel stood at $7,719 per ton in October 2023, waning by -16.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 31% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $9,262 per ton in September 2023, and then contracted significantly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($11,899 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($4,890 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland

In 2022, imports of chain; articulated link, roller, of iron or steel into Ireland soared to 759 tons, growing by 26% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 50%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chain; articulated link, roller, of iron or steel reached $5M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel to Ireland in 2022:

1. France (452.7 tons)
2. China (168.5 tons)
3. United Kingdom (58.9 tons)
4. Germany (29.0 tons)
5. Italy (13.4 tons)

Exports of Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel in Ireland

For the fourth consecutive year, Ireland recorded growth in overseas shipments of chain; articulated link, roller, of iron or steel, which increased by 62% to 162 tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of chain; articulated link, roller, of iron or steel surged to $1.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +64.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Chain; Articulated Link, Roller, of Iron or Steel from Ireland in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (53.0 tons)
2. France (26.2 tons)
3. Poland (11.2 tons)
4. Germany (9.5 tons)
5. Netherlands (8.3 tons)
6. United States (7.6 tons)
7. Belgium (5.6 tons)
8. South Korea (5.4 tons)
9. New Zealand (4.7 tons)
10. Sweden (4.2 tons)
11. Norway (4.0 tons)
12. Switzerland (3.4 tons)
13. Lithuania (3.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform