Slovenia: Cutting Blade Market 2020

Cutting Blade Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the cutting blade market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a modest expansion 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, cutting blade consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the cutting blade market reached its peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of the cutting blade market remained at a lower figure.

Cutting Blade Production in Slovenia

In value terms, cutting blade production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a strong expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, cutting blade production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Cutting Blade Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2018, the cutting blade exports from Slovenia totaled X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, cutting blade exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cutting blade exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a notable expansion 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 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, cutting blade exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cutting blade exports in 2018 were China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons), together recording X% of total export. The U.S. (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%). France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a relatively small share 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 Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cutting blade markets from Slovenia were Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Austria, France, the Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic, the UK, Taiwan, Chinese, Slovenia and Spain, which together accounted for a further X Czech Republic recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cutting blade export price in Slovenia stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cutting blade export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) reached their peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

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

Cutting Blade Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2018, approx. X tons of knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) were imported into Slovenia; standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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. Based on 2018 figures, cutting blade imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cutting blade imports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cutting blade imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, cutting blade imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Slovenia imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) in 2018. France (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Malaysia (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (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 Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Russia, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Spain and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 cutting blade import price in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the cutting blade import price continues to indicate a temperate decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for knives and cutting blades (for machines or for mechanical appliances) remained 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 China ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform