Slovakia: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market decreased by 0% to less than $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value decreased by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Slovakia

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Slovakia

In 2019, overseas shipments of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -23% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 105%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 98%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Slovakia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled -23.0%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled -28.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, falling by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hungary amounted to +12.9% per year.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, overseas purchases of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 4,731% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 834%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-26.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +10.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 1,159% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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