Slovakia: Sheet Piling Market 2025

Sheet Piling Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak sheet piling market increased by 75% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Sheet Piling Production in Slovakia

In value terms, sheet piling production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 179%. Sheet piling production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sheet Piling Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) decreased by -25.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 413% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheet piling exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of sheet piling exports from Slovakia, with a combined 87% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Italy and the UK, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +154.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for sheet piling exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 93% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Russia and Italy, which together accounted for a further 6.1%.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +85.2%, recorded 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 sheet piling export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 161%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheet Piling Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) were imported into Slovakia; which is down by -27.8% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 250%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sheet piling imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 202%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheet piling imports to Slovakia, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +48.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest sheet piling suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +18.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 sheet piling import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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