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Puerto Rico: Slate Market 2024

Slate Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican slate market totaled less than $X in 2021, approximately equating 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 showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Slate Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, exports of slate from Puerto Rico amounted to less than X kg, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, slate exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

France represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 34% of total exports. India (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), China (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 45% share of total exports. The following exporters - Greece (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up 11% of total exports.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of slate. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+10.0%), Germany (+6.1%), Greece (+5.2%), Portugal (+2.2%) and Spain (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, India (-5.7%), China (-7.0%), Poland (-8.3%), the UK (-17.1%) and Russia (-33.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (+13 p.p.), Germany (+5.5 p.p.), Greece (+2.7 p.p.), Portugal (+2.4 p.p.), Spain (+2.2 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Poland, the UK and Russia saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -8.9% and -10.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest slate supplying countries from Puerto Rico were China ($X), India ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +10.4%, saw 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 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Slate Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, the amount of slate imported into Puerto Rico stood at less than X kg, flattening at 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, slate imports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of slate, namely France, Italy, Germany, the UK and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. The Czech Republic (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported slate into Puerto Rico, comprising 30% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the UK stood at +14.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-5.7% per year) and Germany (-0.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for slate in the world?

Sudan constituted the country with the largest volume of slate consumption, accounting for 81% of total volume. Moreover, slate consumption in Sudan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan, more than tenfold.

What are the largest producers of slate in the world?

Sudan remains the largest slate producing country worldwide, accounting for 81% of total volume. Moreover, slate production in Sudan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan, more than tenfold. China ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of slate to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest slate importing markets into Puerto Rico were the UK, France and Germany, with a combined 36% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, the United States, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading importers of slate from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest slate supplying countries from Puerto Rico were China, India and France, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for slate in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the e in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for slate in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the i in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the slate market in Puerto Rico. 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 08114000 - Slate, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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