Slovenia: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene expanded clays market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Expanded Clays Production in Slovenia

In value terms, expanded clays production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Expanded clays production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Expanded Clays Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, exports of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag from Slovenia expanded sharply to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. 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. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, expanded clays exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a measured 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of expanded clays exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary, the Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, Slovakia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Portugal and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for expanded clays exported from Slovenia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Austria, Hungary, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, the United States, Slovakia, Serbia, Portugal and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, 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

In 2022, the average expanded clays export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, expanded clays imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of expanded clays to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, expanded clays imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (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 Austria amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average expanded clays import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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