Slovenia: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2025

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Slovenia

The Slovene loose-leaf binder metal fitting market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Slovenia

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports from Slovenia

Loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Slovenia contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -10.1% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Slovenia, with a combined 58% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Austria, Serbia, South Africa and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +90.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exported from Slovenia worldwide, together comprising 57% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Austria, Serbia, Israel and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +85.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loose-leaf binder metal fitting export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 South Africa (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports into Slovenia

Loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports into Slovenia shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -35.1% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports to Slovenia, together comprising 87% of total imports. The Netherlands, Hungary and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +94.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest loose-leaf binder metal fitting suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined 85% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Hungary and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +109.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average loose-leaf binder metal fitting import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform