Slovenia: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers increased by 20% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Slovenia reduced to X tons, waning by -14.3% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,194%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 946% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Slovenia, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +139.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+33.3% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers exports from Slovenia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Croatia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +138.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+27.0% per year) and Germany (+39.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -35.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Austria (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses, of Other Polymers

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers increased by 29% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 187% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Serbia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +130.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.4% per year) and Serbia (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers to Slovenia, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +124.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.7% per year) and Romania (+143.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses, of other polymers stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -24.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform