Slovenia: Glass Fiber Market 2020

Glass Fiber Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the glass fiber market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, glass fiber consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Slovenia glass fiber consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Fiber Production in Slovenia

In value terms, glass fiber production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, glass fiber production, however, continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Slovenia glass fiber production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Glass Fiber Exports

Exports from Slovenia

Glass fiber exports from Slovenia totaled X tons in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, glass fiber exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, glass fiber exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass fiber exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, glass fiber exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, glass fiber exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main exporters of voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers, together creating X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Russia (+X%), the UK (+X%), France (+X%), Poland (+X%) and the Czech Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Spain, Germany and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%), Belgium (-X%) and Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), Russia (+X p.p.) and the UK (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest glass fiber markets from Slovenia were China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the glass fiber export price in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the glass fiber export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Slovenia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Fiber Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2018, the amount of voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers imported into Slovenia stood at X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, glass fiber imports, however, continue to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Slovenia imports peaked at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, glass fiber imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, glass fiber imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, glass fiber imports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The imports of the three major importers of voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers, namely the U.S., France and Germany, represented more than fourth of total import. Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons), Poland (X tons), Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. Mexico, Canada, Denmark, Japan, the UK, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Mexico experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the glass fiber import price in Slovenia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the glass fiber import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform