Slovenia: Market for Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning 2024

Market Size for Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning in Slovenia

The Slovene market for polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning dropped modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +38.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports of Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, when their volume decreased by -46.5% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 856% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 578%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning from Slovenia, together accounting for 95% 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of +1,843.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning exported from Slovenia worldwide, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +827.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Serbia (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Polyester Tow And Staple, Not Carded, Combed Or Otherwise Processed For Spinning

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning imported into Slovenia reduced to X tons, waning by -12.9% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by +2.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +53.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning to Slovenia, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +50.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.5% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning to Slovenia, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +46.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.9% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for polyester tow and staple, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform