Slovakia: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak metal skid chain market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Skid Chain Production in Slovakia

In value terms, metal skid chain production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, shipments abroad of iron or steel skid chain decreased by -17.5% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of metal skid chain exports from Slovakia, together accounting for 82% of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Estonia, Italy, Germany and Austria, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +111.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel skid chain exports from Slovakia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-4.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal skid chain export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Estonia (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel skid chain were imported into Slovakia; growing by 100% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest metal skid chain supplier to Slovakia, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, metal skid chain imports from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Finland amounted to +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+72.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel skid chain to Slovakia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland stood at +17.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+1.9% per year) and France (+60.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal skid chain import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -21.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal skid chain import price increased by +39.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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