Slovenia: Metal Chain Parts Market 2025

Metal Chain Parts Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene metal chain parts market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Metal chain parts consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Metal Chain Parts Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of parts of chains of iron or steel were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal chain parts exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of metal chain parts exports from Slovenia, together comprising X% of total exports. Croatia, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Serbia ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for metal chain parts exported from Slovenia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Croatia, Latvia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 metal chain parts export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Metal Chain Parts Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X tons of parts of chains of iron or steel were imported into Slovenia; surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal chain parts imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal chain parts to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, metal chain parts imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of parts of chains of iron or steel to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal chain parts import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform