Slovenia: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Slovenia

For the third year in a row, the Slovene articles of fiber cement market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Articles of fiber cement consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Slovenia

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 -0.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Articles of fiber cement production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Slovenia

Articles of fiber cement exports from Slovenia fell to X tons in 2022, declining by -6.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of fiber cement exports from Slovenia, together accounting for 67% of total exports. Croatia, Romania, Denmark and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +227.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Slovenia, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria stood at +14.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+12.2% per year) and Switzerland (+18.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, articles of fiber cement export price increased by +62.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 46%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of articles of fiber cement to Slovenia, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Austria stood at +51.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+8.5% per year) and Switzerland (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest articles of fiber cement suppliers to Slovenia were the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, China, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +53.3%, 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 articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform