Key Market Indicators
Slovakia's non-ferrous metal export is projected to reach approximately 578,000 metric tons by 2028, up from around 519,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2003, the country's supply has consistently increased by 4% each year. In 2023, Slovakia was ranked 24th globally in non-ferrous metal exports, with the Czech Republic surpassing it with the same volume of 519,000 metric tons. Spain, France, and the Netherlands held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. On the import front, Slovakia's non-ferrous metal imports are expected to climb to 1.19 million metric tons by 2028, up from 1.08 million metric tons in 2023. This indicates an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. Since 2003, the country's demand for non-ferrous metals has grown at an annual rate of 5.9%. In 2023, Slovakia ranked 20th in non-ferrous metal imports, with Macedonia overtaking it with the same volume of 1.08 million metric tons. Spain, France, and Norway were ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively.
