Slovakia - Iron and Steel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Slovakia - Iron and Steel - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Iron and Steel Price in Slovakia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Iron and Steel Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Iron and Steel Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Iron and Steel Imports in Slovakia
  4. Iron and Steel Exports in Slovakia

Iron and Steel Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022

The average iron and steel import price stood at $719 per ton in 2022, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, iron and steel import price increased by +84.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 ($965 per ton), while the price for Poland ($591 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron and Steel Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

The average iron and steel export price stood at $344 per ton in 2022, reducing by -29.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 102% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $730 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($726 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($446 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Iron and Steel Imports in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 24K tons of iron and steel were imported into Slovakia; with a decrease of -16.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The smallest decline of -2.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, iron and steel imports declined slightly to $17M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $17M, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Import of Iron and Steel in Slovakia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany0.60.12.14.392.8%
Ukraine0.21.32.93.3154.6%
Poland0.95.47.01.723.6%
Czech Republic6.05.64.21.4-38.4%
Austria0.70.10.81.322.9%
Russia6.30.90.4N/A-74.8%
Others0.7N/A0.15.193.9%
Total15.413.517.517.13.6%

Top Suppliers of Iron and Steel to Slovakia in 2022:

  1. Ukraine (4.7K tons)
  2. Germany (4.5K tons)
  3. Poland (2.9K tons)
  4. Czech Republic (1.8K tons)
  5. Austria (1.7K tons)

Iron and Steel Exports in Slovakia

For the fourth consecutive year, Slovakia recorded growth in shipments abroad of iron and steel, which increased by 50% to 37K tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, iron and steel exports expanded markedly to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 179% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Export of Iron and Steel in Slovakia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
ItalyN/A0.72.27.2220.7%
Hungary0.10.40.20.344.2%
Czech Republic0.70.41.40.1-47.7%
Croatia0.22.48.1N/A536.4%
Romania0.50.3N/AN/A-40.0%
Others0.20.30.35.4200.0%
Total1.64.612.212.9100.5%

Top Export Markets for Iron and Steel from Slovakia in 2022:

  1. Romania (undefinedK tons)
  2. Italy (16.1K tons)
  3. Hungary (0.4K tons)
  4. Czech Republic (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    • Key market players and their profiles

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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