Slovakia: Construction Sands Market 2024

Construction Sands Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak construction sands market decreased by -0.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Construction Sands Production in Slovakia

In value terms, construction sands production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,240%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Construction Sands Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of construction sands were exported from Slovakia; growing by 562% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 1,886% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, construction sands exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,402%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for construction sands exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, construction sands exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary amounted to +69.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+116.1% per year) and Austria (+6,043.5% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for construction sands exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +1,043.9%, 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 construction sands export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -78.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 789% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Saudi Arabia (+890.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Construction Sands Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of construction sands decreased by -3.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, construction sands imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of construction sands imports to Slovakia, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest construction sands suppliers to Slovakia were Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +37.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average construction sands import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -41.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 211% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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