Slovenia: Market for Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles 2024

Market Size for Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles in Slovenia

The Slovene market for copper bars, rods and profiles declined sharply to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a slight slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports of Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of copper bars, rods and profiles decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper bar, rod and profile exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for copper bar, rod and profile exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, copper bar, rod and profile exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. Croatia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for copper bars, rods and profiles exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for copper bars, rods and profiles amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Bars, Rods and Profiles

Imports into Slovenia

Copper bar, rod and profile imports into Slovenia shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, copper bar, rod and profile imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of copper bar, rod and profile to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, copper bar, rod and profile imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), ninefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper bars, rods and profiles to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for copper bars, rods and profiles amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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