Alloy Steel Powders Price in Slovenia - 2023

Alloy Steel Powders Price in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average alloy steel powders import price amounted to $46,759 per ton, dropping by -60.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 848% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $119K per ton in July 2023, and then dropped sharply in the following month.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +2.1% per month.

Alloy Steel Powders Price in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

The average alloy steel powders export price stood at $2,178 per ton in 2022, dropping by -49.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 640% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,310 per ton, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($3,095 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled $1,399 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+15.1%).

Alloy Steel Powders Imports in Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of alloy steel powderses decreased by -70.5% to 89 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 451% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 365 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alloy steel powders imports soared to $3.7M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Alloy Steel Powders in Slovenia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	69.4	297	1,408	3,474	268.5%
Sweden	153	180	197	163	2.1%
Belgium	56.5	35.6	32.5	77.3	11.0%
Russia	264	77.6	40.8	N/A	-60.7%
Slovakia	N/A	128	148	N/A	15.6%
Others	53.5	47.2	42.8	18.2	-30.2%
Total	596	766	1,869	3,732	84.3%

Top Suppliers of Alloy Steel Powders to Slovenia in 2022:

Germany (42.7 tons)
Sweden (41.6 tons)
Belgium (3.8 tons)

Alloy Steel Powders Exports in Slovenia

For the third year in a row, Slovenia recorded growth in shipments abroad of alloy steel powderses, which increased by 57% to 17 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alloy steel powders exports dropped remarkably to $37K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 912% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $47K, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.