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Hammers and sledge hammers market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for hammers and sledge hammers in Slovenia, measured in value, showed considerable movement between 2019 and 2024. Starting at 924 thousand US dollars in 2019, it grew to 998 thousand in 2020 before a strong surge to 1.5 million in 2021. The market then corrected to 1.4 million in 2022 and fell sharply to 831 thousand by 2024.

The market's steep decline in 2024 was driven by challenging industrial conditions in Slovenia, which reduced production capacity and pressured supply chains for tools. This period also saw the structure of tool retail change with the entry of new international online players and an accelerated shift toward digital commerce, affecting competitive dynamics and sales channels.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 hammers and sledge hammers in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovenia, the output value of hammers and sledge hammers reached 654.5 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a significant decline of 18.3% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(18.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Hammers and sledge hammers production in Slovenia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia produced 89.8 tonnes of hammers and sledge hammers, reflecting a notable year-on-year reduction of 18.0%. From 2019 to 2020, production decreased by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 112.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	(2.6%)	(18.0%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hammers and sledge hammers from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, hammers and sledge hammers exports from Slovenia declined. In 2020, exports reached 53.1 tonnes, indicating a sharp loss of 34.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 80.6 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 23.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.0%	12.6%	(34.1%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for hammers and sledge hammers exports from Slovenia in volume terms were Romania (26.4% of exports), Croatia (14.5% of exports), and Russia (12.0% of exports). Together, these three countries accounted for 52.9% of total export 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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2017 to 2018, the value fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of two times. In 2020, hammers and sledge hammers shipments from Slovenia abroad stood at 383.9 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt drop of 39.8% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 725.3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 103.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	103.4%	(12.1%)	(39.8%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, exports in value terms of hammers and sledge hammers from Slovenia were characterised by a broad spread across markets. Romania (23.7% of exports), Croatia (11.2% of exports), and Italy (9.0% of exports) together accounted for 43.9% of total flows.

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 hammers and sledge hammers to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, hammers and sledge hammers imports to Slovenia declined. In 2020, Slovenia imported approximately 131.0 tonnes of hammers and sledge hammers, representing a 3.6% contraction from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 31.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.7%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 135.8 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.8%	13.3%	(3.6%)	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany (43.4% of imports), China (30.8% of imports), and Croatia (9.3% of imports) formed the key group of partners for hammers and sledge hammers imports to Slovenia in volume terms, jointly representing 83.4% of total flows.

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

After a two-year increase, foreign hammers and sledge hammers supplies to Slovenia declined. In 2020, imports registered 727.0 thousand US dollars, amounting to a modest decline of 4.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 32.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 759.7 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 24.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.4%	11.4%	(4.3%)	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Germany (38.5% of imports), China (27.8% of imports), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (9.5% of imports) stood out as the main markets for hammers and sledge hammers imports to Slovenia in value terms, together representing 75.7% of total flows.

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