Republic of Korea - Flat-Rolled Products of Iron or Non-Alloy Steel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Flat-Rolled Steel Products Market Size in Republic of Korea
The South Korean flat-rolled steel products market expanded significantly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Flat-Rolled Steel Products Production in Republic of Korea
In value terms, flat-rolled steel products production expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.
Flat-Rolled Steel Products Exports
Exports from Republic of Korea
After two years of decline, shipments abroad of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, flat-rolled steel products exports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
Exports by Country
The United States (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of flat-rolled steel products exports from South Korea, together comprising X% of total exports. Mexico, Italy, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (Chinese), Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Peru and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest markets for flat-rolled steel products exported from South Korea worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Mexico, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Australia, Peru, Taiwan (Chinese), New Zealand, Japan and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average flat-rolled steel products export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, flat-rolled steel products export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Flat-Rolled Steel Products Imports
Imports into Republic of Korea
In 2023, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas purchases of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, flat-rolled steel products imports dropped modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of flat-rolled steel products to South Korea, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, flat-rolled steel products imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), eightfold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel to South Korea, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average flat-rolled steel products import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, flat-rolled steel products import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flat-rolled steel products market in Republic of Korea. 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 24105110 - Tinplate, other tinned sheet and strip, including electrolytically chromium coated steel (ECCS)
- Prodcom 243220Z1 - Steel sheet and strip as well as cold-rolled slit strip (of nonalloy steel), hot-dipped or electrolytically metal-coated, of a width < .600 mm
Country coverage:
- South Korea
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Republic of Korea
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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