Slovenia: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Slovenia

The Slovene market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +107.0% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Slovenia

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Slovenia

For the fourth year in a row, Slovenia recorded growth in shipments abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, which increased by 29% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 102%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 194%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Slovenia, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +21.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+58.0% per year) and the UK (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from Slovenia were France ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports. Serbia, Ukraine, the UK, India, Germany and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +66.6%, saw 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 export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 United States (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 93%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Slovenia, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +45.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.0% per year) and China (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses suppliers to Slovenia were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 53% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +29.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform