Slovakia: Market for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony 2021

Market Size for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Slovakia

For the third consecutive year, the Slovak unwrought lead containing antimony market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Unwrought lead containing antimony consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Slovakia

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Exports from Slovakia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of unwrought lead containing antimony decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony exports dropped significantly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead containing antimony exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead containing antimony exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead containing antimony exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Serbia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead containing antimony export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic.

Imports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Imports into Slovakia

Unwrought lead containing antimony imports into Slovakia surged to X tons in 2020, growing by X% against 2019 figures. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony imports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead containing antimony to Slovakia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought lead containing antimony imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), twofold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Austria ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest unwrought lead containing antimony suppliers to Slovakia.

Belgium (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 unwrought lead containing antimony import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :