Germany: Slate Market Overview 2020

Slate Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the slate market in Germany amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, slate consumption continues to indicate a skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the slate market reached their peak level, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Slate Production in Germany

Slate production in Germany totaled X kg in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. In general, slate production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Slate Exports from Germany

Slate exports from Germany amounted to X tonnes in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, slate exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the slate exports reached its peak figure volume of X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, slate exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, slate exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the slate exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Slate Exports by Country from Germany

In 2017, France (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the largest exporters of slate in the world, creating X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), committing X% share of total exports. Spain (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes) and Kazakhstan (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest slate markets worldwide were India ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Portugal, Germany, Kazakhstan, Greece and Poland, which together accounted for a further X%.

Kazakhstan (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Slate Export Prices by Country in Germany

In 2017, the slate export price in Germany amounted to $X per tonne, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, slate export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Germany export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Spain ($X per tonne), while Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slate Imports into Germany

In 2017, the amount of slate imported into Germany totaled X tonnes, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the slate imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Germany imports peaked of X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, slate imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, slate imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the slate imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Slate Imports by Country into Germany

In 2017, the UK (X tonnes), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the key importers of slate, together committing X% of total imports. Spain (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes) occupied the weak share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported slate into Germany, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In the UK, slate imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Slate Import Prices by Country in Germany

The slate import price in Germany stood at $X per tonne in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, slate import price continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. Germany import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Japan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform