Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Slovenia - 2023

Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated stood at $298 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $915 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,296 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($181 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated amounted to $1,393 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 224% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Romania amounted to +1,395.7% per year.

Imports of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Slovenia

Iron ore and concentrate, non-agglomerated imports into Slovenia surged to 1.8K tons in 2022, jumping by 194% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 425%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iron ore and concentrate, non-agglomerated imports soared to $530K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Slovenia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	9.8	14.4	44.0	393	242.3%
France	N/A	45.7	35.5	36.7	-10.4%
Turkey	N/A	N/A	42.6	35.5	-16.7%
South Africa	31.3	22.6	26.5	N/A	-8.0%
Others	18.3	9.6	48.7	64.8	52.4%
Total	59.4	92.2	197	530	107.4%

Top Suppliers of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated to Slovenia in 2022:

Germany (1473.6 tons)
Turkey (196.4 tons)
France (74.1 tons)

Exports of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Slovenia

In 2022, iron ore and concentrate, non-agglomerated exports from Slovenia skyrocketed to 400 kg, jumping by 1,900% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage.

In value terms, iron ore and concentrate, non-agglomerated exports soared to $557 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp curtailment.