Price for Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia
4. Exports of Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia

Price for Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning amounted to $3,222 per ton, growing by 35% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,672 per ton. From April 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,387 per ton), while the price for Austria stood at $3,185 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning stood at $8,164 per ton in 2022, surging by 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 419%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $8,187 per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($9,429 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($2,100 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia

Imports of artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning into Slovenia fell significantly to 1.8K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -34.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.8K tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning declined dramatically to $6M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +26.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 57%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $7.4M, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning to Slovenia in 2022:

1. Austria (1299.5 tons)
2. Germany (353.2 tons)
3. India (194.9 tons)

Exports of Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning in Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning decreased by -99.3% to 286 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable increase.

In value terms, exports of artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning declined notably to $2.3K in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase.

Top Export Markets for Artificial Staple Fibres, Not Carded, Combed or Otherwise Processed for Spinning from Slovenia in 2022:

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (269.0 kg)
2. Austria (10.0 kg)
3. Croatia (7.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform