Slovakia: Metal Flexible Tubing Market 2025

Metal Flexible Tubing Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak metal flexible tubing market decreased by -2.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Flexible Tubing Production in Slovakia

In value terms, metal flexible tubing production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 85%. Metal flexible tubing production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Flexible Tubing Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Metal flexible tubing exports from Slovakia fell significantly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -28.4% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal flexible tubing exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for metal flexible tubing exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, metal flexible tubing exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -21.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+3.8% per year) and China (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel flexible tubing exports from Slovakia, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.3% per year) and China (+21.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal flexible tubing export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 59% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Flexible Tubing Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of iron or steel flexible tubing was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal flexible tubing imports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal flexible tubing imports to Slovakia, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +46.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal flexible tubing suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average metal flexible tubing import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -33.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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