Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia
4. Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables stood at $235 per thousand units in October 2023, declining by -19.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 179% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $459 per thousand units in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to October 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($679 per thousand units), while the price for China ($158 per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables amounted to $0.2 per unit, reducing by -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 341% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $0.9 per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($0.6 per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($0.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia

In 2022, overseas purchases of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables decreased by -10.1% to 12M units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at 13M units in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables shrank to $2M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.2M, and then declined in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable to Slovenia in 2022:

1. China (9.6M units)
2. Germany (0.8M units)
3. Slovakia (0.7M units)
4. Netherlands (0.6M units)
5. Italy (0.1M units)

Exports of Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable in Slovenia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables, when their volume decreased by -8.3% to 4.4M units. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 199%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at 4.8M units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of lighters; pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillables shrank significantly to $1M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $1.3M in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Lighters; Pocket, Cigarette, Gas Fuelled, Non-Refillable from Slovenia in 2022:

1. Romania (4.4M units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform