Slovakia: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for clays for construction and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of clays for construction and industrial use exported from Slovakia reduced to X tons, dropping by -5.4% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 812% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 399%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Slovakia, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-0.6% per year) and Austria (+838.3% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), South Korea ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +979.4%, 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 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 498%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Switzerland (+178.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of clays for construction and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier to Slovakia, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru amounted to +63.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-5.4% per year) and France (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Slovakia, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru stood at +74.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.3% per year) and France (-5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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