Key Market Indicators
Slovene metal imports are projected to rise to approximately 5.2 million metric tons by 2028, up from about 4.7 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. Since the year 2000, Slovenia's demand for metal imports has consistently increased at an annual rate of 1.5%. In 2023, Slovenia was ranked 24th in the world for metal imports. Bulgaria surpassed Slovenia with imports totaling around 4.7 million metric tons. Leading the rankings, France, Italy, and Spain secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
