Austria: Worked Slate Market 2024

Worked Slate Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian worked slate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Worked slate consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Worked Slate Production in Austria

In value terms, worked slate production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of worked slate were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of worked slate exports from Austria, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for worked slate exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average worked slate export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, worked slate export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X 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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Worked Slate Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of worked slate was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of worked slate imports to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest worked slate suppliers to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average worked slate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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