Europe: Slate Market 2024

Slate Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe slate market increased by less than X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Slate Production in Europe

In value terms, slate production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Slate Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of slate exported in Europe contracted to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slate exports totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons) represented the largest exporter of slate, making up X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of slate. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Greece (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Portugal and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of France, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Spain and the Czech Republic increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest slate supplying countries in Europe were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Slate Imports

Imports in Europe

After five years of decline, overseas purchases of slate increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slate imports dropped slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the UK (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Spain (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the major importer of slate in Europe, comprising X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform