Slovakia: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak unwrought zinc alloys market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Production in Slovakia

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Unwrought zinc alloys production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of unwrought zinc alloys exported from Slovakia rose sharply to X tons, increasing by 15% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought zinc alloys exports from Slovakia, with a combined 62% share of total exports. Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Serbia, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +63.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unwrought zinc alloys exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Serbia, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +72.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought zinc alloys export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unwrought zinc alloys export price increased by +50.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Hungary ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of unwrought zinc alloys decreased by -5.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 102%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest unwrought zinc alloys supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +45.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+9.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought zinc alloys to Slovakia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic totaled +52.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+16.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unwrought zinc alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+30.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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