Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Price in Slovakia - 2023

Contents:

1. Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022
2. Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
3. Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Imports in Slovakia
4. Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Exports in Slovakia

Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average silicates; sodium metasilicates import price amounted to $703 per ton, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $828 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($1,429 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($529 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

The average silicates; sodium metasilicates export price stood at $1,130 per ton in 2022, dropping by -65.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 320%. The export price peaked at $9,785 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,271 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($620 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 the UK (+67.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Imports in Slovakia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of silicates; sodium metasilicateses increased by 83% to 317 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback.

In value terms, silicates; sodium metasilicates imports skyrocketed to $223K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline.

Top Suppliers of Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates to Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (231.0 tons)
2. Czech Republic (69.4 tons)
3. Netherlands (15.5 tons)

Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates Exports in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 2.2 tons of silicates; sodium metasilicateses were exported from Slovakia; with a decrease of -12.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 361% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.6 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, silicates; sodium metasilicates exports contracted sharply to $2.5K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,835% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $8.4K, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Silicates; Sodium Metasilicates from Slovakia in 2022:

1. Japan (1625.0 kg)
2. Belgium (426.0 kg)
3. Taiwan (Chinese) (150.0 kg)
4. United Kingdom (43.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform