Slovakia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by 3.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Slovakia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles plummeted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 279%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Slovakia

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -72% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 429% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Slovakia, together accounting for 99.9% 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 Austria (with a CAGR of +67.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Slovakia worldwide, together comprising 99.9% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +30.1%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -18.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 333%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were imported into Slovakia; dropping by -29.3% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Slovakia, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +0.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Slovakia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic totaled +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-3.4% per year) and Germany (-3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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