Slovakia: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2024

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides from Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide exported from Slovakia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Hungary ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides into Slovakia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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