Slovakia: Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market 2025

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak aluminium pipe fittings market amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted perceptible growth. Aluminium pipe fittings consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Production in Slovakia

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 128%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of aluminium tube or pipe fittings were exported from Slovakia; increasing by 94% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 94%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium pipe fittings exports from Slovakia, together accounting for 87% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, China and Germany, which together accounted for a further 9.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for aluminium pipe fittings exported from Slovakia were Hungary ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports. Germany, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +34.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average aluminium pipe fittings export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Pipe Fittings Imports

Imports into Slovakia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of aluminium tube or pipe fittings increased by 61% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium pipe fittings imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium pipe fittings imports to Slovakia, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Turkey, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +97.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium tube or pipe fittings to Slovakia, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +36.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+54.0% per year) and Italy (+5.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average aluminium pipe fittings import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -20.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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