Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria
4. Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $25 per ton in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel increased by +54.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Slovakia ($38 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($15 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 Romania (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel stood at $123 per ton in August 2023, shrinking by -28.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 133% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $217 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($173 per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled $101 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria

In 2022, approx. 738K tons of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel were exported from Austria; jumping by 21% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel soared to $18M in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel from Austria in 2022:

1. Germany (442.0K tons)
2. Slovakia (132.9K tons)
3. Czech Republic (75.1K tons)
4. Hungary (38.0K tons)
5. Belgium (20.4K tons)
6. Slovenia (14.2K tons)
7. Croatia (9.5K tons)

Imports of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel in Austria

For the fourth consecutive year, Austria recorded growth in supplies from abroad of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel, which increased by 20% to 9.8K tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from manufacture of iron or steel hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel reached $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Granulated Slag (Slag Sand) from the Manufacture of Iron or Steel to Austria in 2022:

1. Germany (9.4K tons)
2. Luxembourg (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform