Slovakia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Slovakia

After two years of growth, the Slovak non-refractory clay constructional products market decreased by -6.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Slovakia

Non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Slovakia dropped rapidly to X tons in 2022, falling by -92.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 144% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 156% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X kg) and Hungary (X kg) were the main destinations of non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Slovakia, together comprising 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of -12.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory clay constructional products exported from Slovakia were Switzerland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 87% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Switzerland, with a CAGR of -10.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Switzerland (+63.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay constructional products decreased by -27.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay constructional products to Slovakia, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-13.2% per year) and Hungary (-17.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay constructional products suppliers to Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +4.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay constructional products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 38% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay constructional products import price increased by +45.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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