Cu tubes and pipes market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for copper tubes and pipes in Slovakia displayed significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. After a sharp decline in 2019, consumption recovered and expanded strongly, reaching its highest point in 2022 both in terms of volume and value. The latter part of the period, however, saw a substantial contraction, with 2024 figures falling well below the starting level.

In physical terms, the market size dropped from 5 636 t in 2018 to 4 225 t in 2019, then rose to 5 681 t in 2020. It remained relatively stable in 2021 at 5 642 t before surging to 7 269 t in 2022. The following two years brought a steady decline, ending at 4 422 t in 2024. The value of the market followed a similar path, but with a more dramatic increase in 2021 and 2022, indicating possible influences from copper price movements or changes in the product assortment.

Domestic production volumes fluctuated between 760 t and 1 216 t during the period, while imports ranged from 4 467 t to 7 231 t, highlighting the market's reliance on foreign supply. Exports also varied, affecting the net available volume. These components collectively shaped the overall market dynamics.

Production copper tubes and pipes in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovakia, the production value of copper tubes and pipes reached 20 458 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 51.4%. Over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 49%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 508 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovakia produced 1 028 tonnes of copper tubes and pipes in 2020, showing a sharp year-over-year rise of 35.2%. From 2018 to 2020, production increased by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 760 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports copper tubes and pipes from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's export volume of copper tubes and pipes grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 304 tonnes, reflecting a modest year-over-year increase of 8.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 35.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 927 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 3.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 29.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of Slovakia's copper tubes and pipes exports in volume terms was led by Czechia with 29.0%, Italy with 16.3%, and Germany with 10.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 56.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of copper tubes and pipes exports from Slovakia increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 21 064 thousand US dollars, up by 28.2% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 60.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the three main markets for Slovakia's copper tubes and pipes exports in value terms were Czechia, Italy, and Serbia, which together absorbed 52.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Imports copper tubes and pipes to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia's import volume of copper tubes and pipes reached 5 957 tonnes, marking a substantial year-over-year gain of 27.7%. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 667 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 17.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Slovakia's copper tubes and pipes imports in volume terms were Germany with 34.7%, Italy with 16.4%, and Europe, not elsewhere specified with 9.9%. Collectively, these sources made up 60.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's import value of copper tubes and pipes amounted to 50 705 thousand US dollars, up by 1.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The highest value was in 2018 at 52 072 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 14.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Slovakia's copper tubes and pipes imports in value terms were Italy with 30.5%, Germany with 22.5%, and Europe, not elsewhere specified with 12.7%. Together, these accounted for 65.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020