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Nepal: Worked Slate Market 2024

Worked Slate Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese worked slate market shrank notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -54.6% 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). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports from Nepal

In 2022, the amount of worked slate exported from Nepal shrank to X kg, declining by -10.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 436%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 554% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for worked slate exports from Nepal, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, worked slate exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +48.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+60.3% per year) and Canada (+48.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for worked slate exports from Nepal, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +76.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+72.3% per year) and Canada (+50.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average worked slate export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the United States (+97.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Worked Slate Imports

Imports into Nepal

Worked slate imports into Nepal fell sharply to X tons in 2022, dropping by -54.2% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 389% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 313% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main worked slate supplier to Nepal, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, worked slate imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +16.2%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of worked slate to Nepal, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to +27.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average worked slate import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.7%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the worked slate market in Nepal. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23701280 - Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate

Country coverage:

Nepal

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Nepal
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023