Slovakia: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak gypsum and anhydrite market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +106.8% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Slovakia

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 599% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from Slovakia

For the seventh year in a row, Slovakia recorded growth in shipments abroad of gypsum and anhydrite, which increased by 208% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 3,823%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5,352% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum and anhydrite exports from Slovakia, with a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine totaled +378.9%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum and anhydrite exports from Slovakia, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine amounted to +280.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -37% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 217%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (-6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Gypsum and anhydrite imports into Slovakia surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 70% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 223%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to Slovakia, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +34.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+144.7% per year) and Austria (+33.0% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest gypsum and anhydrite suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany and Poland, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +59.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average gypsum and anhydrite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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