Slovakia: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Slovakia

The Slovak market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after seven years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement in Slovakia

In value terms, production of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Exports from Slovakia

In 2019, the amount of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exported from Slovakia shrank to X kg, dropping by -5.6% compared with 2018. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 11,056%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement reached $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,804%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X kg) was the main destination for exports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement from Slovakia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic totaled -34.3%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) also remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement exports from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled -35.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 106%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2019, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to -1.3% per year.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement increased by 3.1% to X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 739%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,112% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X kg) was the main supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to Slovakia, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic (X kg), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at -9.1%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement to Slovakia, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled -5.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+37.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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