Slovakia: Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak non-alloy steel h-sections market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +51.5% against 2020 indices. Non-alloy steel h-sections consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of h-sections of of non-alloy steel increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 55%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for non-alloy steel h-sections exports from Slovakia, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, non-alloy steel h-sections exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-17.3% per year) and Poland (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for h-sections of of non-alloy steel exports from Slovakia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-16.2% per year) and Poland (-5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-alloy steel h-sections export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel h-sections export price increased by +36.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Non-alloy steel h-sections imports into Slovakia fell slightly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -1.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 +5.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +97.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest non-alloy steel h-sections supplier to Slovakia, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alloy steel h-sections imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland stood at +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of h-sections of of non-alloy steel to Slovakia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+9.6% per year) and Germany (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel h-sections import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel h-sections import price increased by +86.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Luxembourg ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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