Slovakia: Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market 2024

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak hot-dipped metal-coated sheet market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Production in Slovakia

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Hot-dipped metal-coated sheet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exported from Slovakia contracted to X tons, which is down by X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports. Romania, Hungary, Spain, Ukraine and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for hot-dipped metal-coated sheet exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania, Hungary, Spain, Ukraine and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, 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 hot-dipped metal-coated sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth 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, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Hot-Dipped Metal-Coated Sheet Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet into Slovakia fell remarkably to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of hot-dipped metal-coated sheet imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hot-dipped metal-coated sheet suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hot-dipped metal-coated sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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