Slovenia: Market for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines 2025

Market Size for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Slovenia

The Slovene market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines fell to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Slovenia

In value terms, production of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines decreased by -78.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 659% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 877% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), North Macedonia (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines from Slovenia, with a combined 99.9% share 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 North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), North Macedonia ($X) and Croatia ($X) were the largest markets for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines exported from Slovenia worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 104% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($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 Croatia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines were imported into Slovenia; jumping by 60% on 2021. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 229%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Slovenia, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +187.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Slovenia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +5.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+152.5% per year) and Slovakia (+21.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 58% 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Croatia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform