Price for Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia
4. Exports of Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia

Price for Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articleses stood at $4,052 per ton in October 2023, which is down by -16.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 32% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,922 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to October 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($18,062 per ton), while the price for China ($1,855 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articleses stood at $4,292 per ton in October 2023, with a decrease of -10.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 20% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $4,781 per ton in September 2023, and then shrank in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($5,715 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($3,116 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 1.5K tons of statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articleses were imported into Slovakia; picking up by 28% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% 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 +69.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articleses surged to $6.3M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +91.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles to Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (455.6 tons)
2. Poland (300.1 tons)
3. Hungary (204.0 tons)
4. Netherlands (150.2 tons)
5. Austria (94.6 tons)
6. North Macedonia (78.6 tons)
7. Czech Republic (70.1 tons)
8. China (49.4 tons)

Exports of Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles in Slovakia

For the fourth year in a row, Slovakia recorded growth in overseas shipments of statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articleses, which increased by 20% to 943 tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of statuettes and other ornamental ceramic articleses rose significantly to $3.9M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +62.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Statuettes and Other Ornamental Ceramic Articles from Slovakia in 2022:

1. Austria (268.2 tons)
2. Hungary (160.0 tons)
3. Poland (157.4 tons)
4. Czech Republic (155.0 tons)
5. Romania (59.7 tons)
6. Italy (47.6 tons)
7. Croatia (31.8 tons)
8. Slovenia (24.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform