Austria: Market for Antimony and Articles Thereof 2025

Market Size for Antimony and Articles Thereof in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian antimony and articles thereof market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Antimony and articles thereof consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Antimony and Articles Thereof in Austria

In value terms, antimony and articles thereof production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 5.7% against the previous year. Antimony and articles thereof production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Antimony and Articles Thereof

Exports from Austria

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of antimony and articles thereof decreased by -99.9% to X kg in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 17,804%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antimony and articles thereof exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 5,917% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg), the Czech Republic (X kg) and Slovakia (X kg) were the main destinations of antimony and articles thereof exports from Austria.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for antimony and articles thereof exported from Austria worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony and articles thereof export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 412% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached 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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+70.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Antimony and Articles Thereof

Imports into Austria

For the fifth consecutive year, Austria recorded decline in purchases abroad of antimony and articles thereof, which decreased by -33.3% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 3,965% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony and articles thereof imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,894% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X kg) was the main antimony and articles thereof supplier to Austria, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -34.8%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of antimony and articles thereof to Austria.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -15.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average antimony and articles thereof import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 878%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +44.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform