Slovenia: Cement Plate Market 2020

Cement Plate Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the cement plate market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, cement plate consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the cement plate market reached its maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cement Plate Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2018, approx. X tons of cement plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools were exported from Slovenia; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, cement plate exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, cement plate exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cement plate exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Slovenia exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons), distantly followed by Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Israel (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented the main exporters of cement plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, together creating X% of total exports. Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Italy (+X%), Luxembourg (+X%), Japan (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. South Korea and Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%), Austria (-X%), Israel (-X%), Germany (-X%) and Singapore (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), Japan (+X p.p.), Luxembourg (+X p.p.) and Italy (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Austria, Singapore, Israel and Germany saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cement plate markets from Slovenia were Germany ($X), Israel ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Sweden, China, the U.S., Belgium, Singapore, South Korea, Austria, Luxembourg, Italy and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, China recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cement plate export price in Slovenia stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cement plate export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for cement plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Plate Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Cement plate imports into Slovenia amounted to X tons in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, cement plate imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Slovenia imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement plate imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, cement plate imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), India (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of cement plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools in 2018. China (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, France, Italy, China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Chinese, the Czech Republic, Spain and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, China experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The cement plate import price in Slovenia stood at $X per ton in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the cement plate import price, however, continues to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for cement plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform