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Moulds for metal or carbides market in Slovenia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the production of moulds for metal in Slovenia showed volatility, declining from 76.8 million USD to 67.1 million USD in 2019 before recovering to 70.6 million USD in 2021. The domestic market size followed a similar pattern, falling to 54.5 million USD in 2019 and then rising to 59.1 million USD in 2021.

Over the full period from 2018 to 2024, export values demonstrated strong and consistent growth, increasing from 15.8 million USD to 34.3 million USD, while import values remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 5.3 million USD and 8.7 million USD.

In 2024, the Slovenian moulds industry emphasized innovation, narrow specialization, and greener production, consolidating its position as a leading European exporter. This focus on high-value niche markets and advanced technologies such as AI and digital twins supported the continued expansion of export volumes, reaching 34.3 million USD in the year.

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 value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2021, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  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 moulds for metal or carbides in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Slovenia's output of moulds for metal or carbides was valued at 67 109 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.6% decrease from 2018. Production peaked in 2018 at 76 813 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 26.8% recorded that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production grew by 10.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.8%	(12.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports moulds for metal or carbides from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Slovenia's exports of moulds for metal or carbides declined in 2020. The country exported 686 tonnes, which is 32.3% lower than the 1 014 tonnes recorded in 2019, the peak year for exports. The largest annual increase of 23.4% occurred in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.8%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	23.4%	(32.3%)	(2.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Germany, and North Macedonia were the key partners for Slovenia's exports of moulds for metal or carbides in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 32.4% of exports, Germany for 30.1%, and North Macedonia for 24.1%, together representing 86.5% 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

Following a two-year upward trend, Slovenia's exports of moulds for metal or carbides in value terms fell in 2020. Exports reached 14 273 thousand US dollars, a sharp 33.1% drop from 2019, when they peaked at 21 347 thousand US dollars with the largest annual increase of 34.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.6%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	34.8%	(33.1%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia, Germany, and North Macedonia dominated Slovenia's exports of moulds for metal or carbides in value terms. Croatia held the largest share at 51.4%, followed by Germany at 23.6%, and North Macedonia at 13.1%, collectively accounting for 88.0% of total export value.

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 moulds for metal or carbides to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Slovenia's imports of moulds for metal or carbides in volume terms dropped in 2020. Imports totaled 234 tonnes, a 59.9% decrease from 2019, when they reached their highest level at 584 tonnes with the largest annual increase of 53.7%. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 33.7%, with an average annual decline of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	53.7%	(59.9%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, North Macedonia, Ukraine, and Serbia were the primary sources for Slovenia's imports of moulds for metal or carbides in volume terms. North Macedonia contributed 53.1% of imports, Ukraine 11.8%, and Serbia 9.5%, together making up 74.4% of total import 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

Following a two-year improvement, Slovenia's imports of moulds for metal or carbides in value terms declined in 2020. Imports amounted to 5 346 thousand US dollars, a sharp 38.8% decrease from 2019, when they peaked at 8 741 thousand US dollars with the largest annual increase of 48.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	48.7%	(38.8%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, North Macedonia, Italy, and Serbia were the main markets for Slovenia's imports of moulds for metal or carbides in value terms. North Macedonia accounted for 47.6% of imports, Italy for 19.3%, and Serbia for 12.3%, collectively representing 79.2% of total import value.

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