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Puerto Rico: Worked Slate Market 2022

Worked Slate Market Size in Puerto Rico

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Puerto Rican worked slate market, when its value increased by 22% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Worked Slate Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, worked slate production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports by Country

Spain represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 47% of total exports. China (X tons) took a 27% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Brazil (12%). Portugal (X tons), India (X tons) and Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Portugal (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest worked slate supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 53% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 25% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 6.8% share.

In Spain, worked slate exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+2.3% per year) and Brazil (+0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+13.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Worked Slate Imports

Imports by Country

France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the key importers of worked slate in 2021, accounting for approx. 31% and 23% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together committing an 18% share of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Australia (X tons) - together made up 9.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 62% share of total imports. The United States, Belgium, Ireland, Spain and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +6.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for worked slate in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 43% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of worked slate in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of worked slate production, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, worked slate production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of worked slate to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest worked slate importing markets into Puerto Rico were France, the UK and Germany, with a combined 62% share of total imports. The United States, Belgium, Ireland, Spain and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

What are the leading importers of worked slate from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Spain remains the largest worked slate supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 53% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China, with a 25% share of global exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 6.8% share.

What is the average export price for worked slate in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for worked slate in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $0.1 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the worked slate market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23701280 - Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023