Slovenia: Market for Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products 2019

Market Size for Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products in Slovenia

The revenue of the market for crude steel and steel semi-finished products in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption of crude steel and steel semi-finished products continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market for crude steel and steel semi-finished products reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products in Slovenia

In value terms, production of crude steel and steel semi-finished products stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production of crude steel and steel semi-finished products continues to indicate a drastic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Slovenia production of crude steel and steel semi-finished products peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products

Exports from Slovenia

In 2018, approx. X tons of crude steel and steel semi-finished products were exported from Slovenia; surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products continue to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products reached their maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of exports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the key exporters of crude steel and steel semi-finished products, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Germany (X tons), Iran (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Germany, India, Mexico, Iran, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the export price for crude steel and steel semi-finished products in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price for crude steel and steel semi-finished products continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for crude steel and steel semi-finished products attained their peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Crude Steel And Steel Semi-Finished Products

Imports into Slovenia

In 2018, the imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products into Slovenia totaled X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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. Based on 2018 figures, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products reached their peak figure at X tons in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a resilient 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. Based on 2018 figures, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of crude steel and steel semi-finished products reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The imports of the eleven major importers of crude steel and steel semi-finished products, namely the U.S., Taiwan, Chinese, Turkey, Thailand, Italy, Indonesia, Germany, Belgium, the Philippines, South Korea and France, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Nepal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest crude steel and steel semi-finished products importing markets into Slovenia were the U.S. ($X), Taiwan, Chinese ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Belgium, South Korea, the Philippines, France, Nepal and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the import price for crude steel and steel semi-finished products in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its price 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 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for crude steel and steel semi-finished products attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform