Slovenia: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2024

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased by 54% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +86.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground, when their volume decreased by -74.1% to X square meters. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 377%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 503%. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Slovenia, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X square meters), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia stood at +23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+9.0% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exports from Slovenia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Croatia stood at +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+30.9% per year) and Italy (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 218% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground imported into Slovenia expanded modestly to X square meters, growing by 2.4% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +81.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X square meters), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+16.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Slovenia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+18.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (-6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased by +61.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Poland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform