Metal Anchors And Grapnels Market

The global market for iron or steel anchors and grapnels is forecasted to experience growth in volume and value terms by 2030. Consumption is expected to increase with a CAGR of +3.1% for volume and +5.1% for value from 2022 to 2030, reaching 967M units and $4.2B respectively by the end of 2030. Consumption fell slightly in 2022 compared to 2021 but had shown significant expansion from 2012 to 2022. The United States, China, and India were the top consuming countries in 2022. Production also saw growth over the decade, with China being the largest producer. Imports and exports fluctuated over the years, with China and the United States leading in both categories. Overall, the market is expected to continue growing in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for iron or steel anchors, grapnels worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +3.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 967M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $4.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel anchors, grapnels consumed worldwide fell modestly to 758M units, with a decrease of -4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -23.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 990M units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global metal anchors and grapnels market size contracted to $2.8B in 2022, reducing by -5.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by +1.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $3.9B. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (167M units), the United States (112M units) and India (66M units), together comprising 46% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($560M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($262M). It was followed by India.

In the United States, the metal anchors and grapnels market increased at an average annual rate of +15.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (+2.7% per year) and India (+3.5% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of metal anchors and grapnels per capita consumption in 2022 were the United States (335 units per 1000 persons), South Korea (311 units per 1000 persons) and Spain (301 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel anchors, grapnels produced worldwide fell modestly to 791M units, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -18.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 973M units. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal anchors and grapnels production fell modestly to $2.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured 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, production increased by +2.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $3.8B. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of metal anchors and grapnels production was China (249M units), comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, metal anchors and grapnels production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (90M units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (78M units), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +4.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+15.0% per year) and India (+4.5% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of iron or steel anchors, grapnels decreased by -8.7% to 104M units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. Global imports peaked at 114M units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, metal anchors and grapnels imports rose markedly to $256M in 2022. In general, imports showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $393M. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

The United States represented the major importer of iron or steel anchors, grapnels in the world, with the volume of imports accounting for 29M units, which was near 28% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Singapore (5.8M units), constituting a 5.6% share of total imports. The Netherlands (4.5M units), Belgium (4.3M units), Italy (4.2M units), Japan (4.1M units), Norway (4.1M units), the UK (3.7M units), Denmark (2.9M units), Indonesia (2.5M units), Canada (2.3M units), Australia (2.3M units) and France (2.2M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal anchors and grapnels imports into the United States stood at +8.2%. At the same time, Denmark (+16.2%), Italy (+14.3%), France (+12.3%), Belgium (+11.1%), Canada (+9.6%), the Netherlands (+5.2%) and the UK (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +16.2% from 2012-2022. Norway and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Australia (-4.8%), Singapore (-7.1%) and Indonesia (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States, Italy, Belgium and Denmark increased by +14, +2.8, +2.5 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($54M) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel anchors, grapnels worldwide, comprising 21% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($12M), with a 4.9% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+5.2% per year) and Italy (+14.7% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average metal anchors and grapnels import price amounted to $2.5 per unit, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Global import price peaked at $3.6 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($4.6 per unit), while Denmark ($1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Iron Or Steel Anchors, Grapnels

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of iron or steel anchors, grapnels, which increased by 13% to 137M units in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 +68.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal anchors and grapnels exports rose rapidly to $283M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 13%. The global exports peaked at $291M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, reaching 82M units, which was approx. 60% of total exports in 2022. India (13M units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (7.5M units) and the United States (6.3M units). All these countries together took near 19% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (2.4M units), Vietnam (2.4M units) and Norway (2.1M units) - each recorded a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal anchors and grapnels exports from China stood at +6.4%. At the same time, India (+29.0%), Germany (+14.5%), Vietnam (+12.4%) and Norway (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +29.0% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-1.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+14 p.p.) and India (+8.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-1.7 p.p.) and the United States (-3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($111M) remains the largest metal anchors and grapnels supplier worldwide, comprising 39% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($31M), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +3.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+28.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.8% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average metal anchors and grapnels export price amounted to $2.1 per unit, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4.2 per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4.8 per unit), while China ($1.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.5%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform