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Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Slovenia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in Slovenia experienced a pronounced contraction, dropping from 368.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 199.5 thousand tons in 2022. The initial period benefited from large limestone and marl reserves in the Zasavje region, which facilitated the emergence of cement and construction industries around Židani Most, supporting market activity.

Subsequent years saw a continued decline in overall market volume. This occurred alongside the adoption of modern processing technologies, such as diamond saws, and a notable expansion in limestone's agricultural use for soil improvement and as calcium fertilizer. However, these developments did not reverse the market's downward trajectory, even as limestone remained a material for decorative building elements.

By 2022, the market had nearly halved compared to its 2018 level. Throughout the period, established family-run enterprises with deep traditions, like Marnit, sustained their stonemasonry and construction activities, yet the broader market volume consistently diminished.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2022
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovenia's production of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 6 584 thousand US dollars, representing a slight decrease of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.7%, with an annualized decline rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	(5.1%)	(3.0%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Slovenia's production of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 311.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting a slight decline of 1.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 19.6%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovenia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.1%)	(12.0%)	(1.7%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone exports from Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 47 126 tonnes, up by 4,389.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1,786,963.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2,514.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4 662.3%	735.9%	4 389.4%	2 514.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Austria was the key partner for Slovenia's exports in kind, accounting for 92.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone from Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 273.4 thousand US dollars, constituting an increase of 2,471.7% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 25,177.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 532.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	126.7%	333.6%	2 471.7%	532.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Austria was the dominant destination for Slovenia's exports in value terms of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone, accounting for 89.4% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2019 at 16 449 tonnes, then fell to a trough of 2 953 tonnes in 2020, marking a sudden decline of 82.0% compared to 2019. From 2019 to 2020, imports changed by 5.6-fold. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 89.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	89.9%	(82.0%)	(29.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Italy (31.2% of imports in kind), Bosnia and Herzegovina (20.8% of imports in kind), and Austria (19.8% of imports in kind) were the main suppliers of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone to Slovenia, together comprising 71.8% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached a high of 361.0 thousand US dollars in 2019, then dropped to 113.5 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a sharp decline of 68.6% versus the previous year. From 2019 to 2020, imports varied by 3.2-fold. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 89.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	89.3%	(68.6%)	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Italy (26.0% of imports in value terms), Austria (23.3% of imports in value terms), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (20.1% of imports in value terms) together accounted for 69.4% of total imports in value terms, remaining the main sources for gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone to Slovenia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io