Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand
  4. Exports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand

Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia amounted to $16,361 per ton, rising by 65% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $56,396 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($306,125 per ton), while the price for the UK ($13,282 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+81.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia stood at $5,723 per ton in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($5,935 per ton), while the average price for exports to Fiji totaled $5,701 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Fiji (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand

In 2022, overseas purchases of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia decreased by -86.4% to 3.3 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 201%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 36 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia contracted dramatically to $53K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 60%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $258K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Import of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United KingdomN/AN/AN/A36.60%
China22.631.81056.0-35.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)132215103N/A-11.7%
Others7.010.529.910.815.6%
Total16125823853.3-30.8%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section to New Zealand in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (2.8 tons)
  2. China (0.4 tons)

Exports of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia decreased by -38.6% to 4.1 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 9.4 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-sectia dropped dramatically to $24K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 12%.

Export of Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Fiji14.626.0N/A21.313.4%
French PolynesiaN/AN/AN/A2.40%
Papua New GuineaN/AN/A8.4N/A0%
United StatesN/A4.6N/AN/A0%
Samoa13.1N/A11.5N/A-6.3%
OthersN/A0.611.5N/A1816.7%
Total27.731.131.423.7-5.1%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Stainless; Semi-Finished Products, Other than of Rectangular Cross-Section from New Zealand in 2022:

  1. Fiji (3.7 tons)
  2. French Polynesia (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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