Slovenia: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2024

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Slovenia

After three years of decline, the Slovene market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides from Slovenia, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Croatia ($X) were the largest markets for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide exported from Slovenia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average export price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Georgia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Georgia, Italy, Turkey and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform