Slovenia: Market for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like 2024

Market Size for Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Slovenia

The Slovene articles of fiber cement market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like in Slovenia

In value terms, articles of fiber cement production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Exports from Slovenia

In 2023, shipments abroad of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement exports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for articles of fiber cement exports from Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of fiber cement exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average articles of fiber cement export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, articles of fiber cement export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Asbestos-Cement, Cellulose Fiber-Cement Or The Like

Imports into Slovenia

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of fiber cement imports shrank significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of fiber cement imports to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Croatia, Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of asbestos-cement, cellulose fiber-cement or the like to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average articles of fiber cement import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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