EU: Slate Market 2024

Slate Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU slate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Slate Production in the EU

In value terms, slate production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Slate Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, slate exports in the European Union shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slate exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) represented the main exporter of slate, creating X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), Portugal (X%), Poland (X%) and Greece (X%). The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of slate. At the same time, Germany (X%) and Greece (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Spain and Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) and Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands and Poland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest slate supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

In France, slate exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Poland ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Slate Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, slate imports in the European Union contracted modestly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, slate imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of slate imports in 2022 were Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Austria (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Portugal, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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