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Slovakia: Silver Ore Market 2025

Silver Ore Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak silver ore market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Silver Ore Production in Slovakia

In value terms, silver ore production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Silver ore production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silver Ore Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2017, the amount of silver ores and concentrates exported from Slovakia stood at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2017, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silver ore exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of -23.7% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for silver ore exports from Slovakia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average silver ore export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 a decrease of -55.6%. The export price peaked in 2017 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to -55.6% per year.

Silver Ore Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Silver ore imports into Slovakia surged to X kg in 2021, rising by 257% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,350% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silver ore imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 381% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X kg) was the main silver ore supplier to Slovakia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +54.4%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silver ore to Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic totaled +39.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average silver ore import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -38.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to -9.4% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for silver ores and concentrates in the world?

China remains the largest silver ore consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 79% of total volume. Moreover, silver ore consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, more than tenfold. Peru ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.9% share.

What are the largest producers of silver ores and concentrates in the world?

Peru constituted the country with the largest volume of silver ore production, comprising approx. 46% of total volume. Moreover, silver ore production in Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Africa, with a 12% share.

What are the leading suppliers of silver ores and concentrates to Slovakia?

In value terms, the Czech Republic constituted the largest supplier of silver ore to Slovakia.

What is the average export price for silver ores and concentrates in Slovakia?

The average silver ore export price stood at $152,588 per ton in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for silver ores and concentrates in Slovakia?

In 2021, the average silver ore import price amounted to $102,754 per ton, declining by -24.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silver ore market in Slovakia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Slovakia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024