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Slovakia: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in Slovakia

In 2019, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak steatite market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Steatite Production in Slovakia

In value terms, steatite production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Steatite production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Steatite Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2019, overseas shipments of steatites increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed a modest increase. Exports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steatite exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of steatite exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic.

In value terms, the largest markets for steatite exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic.

Steatite Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2019, imports of steatites into Slovakia rose notably to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, steatite imports dropped slightly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest steatite supplier to Slovakia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, steatite imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest steatite suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

France (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite consumption in 2019 were China, Germany and Japan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite production in 2019 were China, Afghanistan and Finland, with a combined 65% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of steatites to Slovakia?

In value terms, France, Italy and Austria appeared to be the largest steatite suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 95% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of steatites from Slovakia?

In value terms, the Czech Republic and Poland were the largest markets for steatite exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for steatites in Slovakia?

In 2019, the average steatite export price amounted to $257 per ton, waning by -39.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for steatites in Slovakia?

The average steatite import price stood at $599 per ton in 2019, falling by -8.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite 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 2025.

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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 AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023