Slovenia: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Slovenia

The Slovene market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022, increasing by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Slovenia

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles were exported from Slovenia; with a decrease of -3.3% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 39%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Slovenia, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia amounted to +14.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+15.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+20.2% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exported from Slovenia worldwide, together accounting for 88% of total exports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +69.0%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +76.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Italy (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles into Slovenia shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -10.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) was the main non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Croatia (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at -3.8%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Slovenia, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, surging by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by +104.9% against 2015 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 Croatia ($X per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform