Slovakia: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak lead market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Lead Production in Slovakia

In value terms, lead production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Lead production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Lead exports from Slovakia fell significantly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest markets for lead exported from Slovakia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Lead imports into Slovakia surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest lead supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lead imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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