Chlorides; of Aluminium Price in Slovakia - 2023

Chlorides; of Aluminium Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022

The average chlorides; of aluminium import price stood at $408 per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $706 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,538 per ton), while the price for Hungary ($224 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chlorides; of Aluminium Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides; of aluminium export price amounted to $1,458 per ton, falling by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 84%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $5,250 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Serbia amounted to +13.0% per year.

Chlorides; of Aluminium Imports in Slovakia

In 2022, imports of chlorides; of aluminia into Slovakia rose slightly to 1.3K tons, increasing by 1.9% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chlorides; of aluminium imports reduced to $536K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $542K, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Chlorides; of Aluminium in Slovakia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Hungary	177	144	215	222	7.8%
France	180	175	178	156	-4.7%
Czech Republic	60.2	88.7	108	81.6	10.7%
Germany	13.1	14.5	13.3	58.0	64.2%
Others	17.9	8.1	27.1	18.4	0.9%
Total	448	429	542	536	6.2%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides; of Aluminium to Slovakia in 2022:

Hungary (992.8 tons)
France (167.6 tons)
Czech Republic (103.0 tons)
Germany (37.7 tons)

Chlorides; of Aluminium Exports in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 5.3 tons of chlorides; of aluminia were exported from Slovakia; picking up by 5,822% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides; of aluminium exports skyrocketed to $7.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.