Slovakia: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak clay market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in Slovakia

In value terms, clay production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase 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, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Slovakia were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Clay Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of clays imported into Slovakia reduced to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Slovakia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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