Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Ethiopia - 2022

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  1. Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Ethiopia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Imports of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Ethiopia

Price for Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Ethiopia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses amounted to $1,327 per ton, rising by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,609 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,832 per ton), while the price for China ($358 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Ethiopia

In 2022, purchases abroad of steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses decreased by -87.9% to 450 kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 797% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.7 tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of steel, alloy; ingots and other primary formses reduced markedly to $597 in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,013% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $4.8K, and then fell notably in the following year.

Import of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms in Ethiopia (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy2052702,35731715.6%
India76.01432,13725148.9%
China9.017.029229.047.7%
Others1.0N/AN/AN/A0%
Total2914304,78659727.1%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Alloy; Ingots and Other Primary Forms to Ethiopia in 2022:

  1. Italy (232.0 kg)
  2. India (137.0 kg)
  3. China (81.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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