Italy: Slate Market 2024

Slate Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian slate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Slate Production in Italy

In value terms, slate production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Slate production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Slate Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of slate increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, slate exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of slate exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Belgium, Mexico, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X), Switzerland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for slate exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, Mexico, Germany, Egypt and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average slate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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.

Slate Imports

Imports into Italy

Slate imports into Italy dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on the year before. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, slate imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest slate supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, slate imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of slate to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average slate import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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