Slovakia: Automotive Lighting Market 2025

Automotive Lighting Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak automotive lighting market, when its value decreased by -23.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Automotive Lighting Production in Slovakia

In value terms, automotive lighting production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Automotive Lighting Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Automotive lighting exports from Slovakia rose sharply to X units in 2021, picking up by 7.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for automotive lighting exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, automotive lighting exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), fourfold. Sweden (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+19.2% per year) and Sweden (+28.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for automotive lighting exports from Slovakia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+19.2% per year) and Sweden (+28.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average automotive lighting export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 48%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Automotive Lighting Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, automotive lighting imports into Slovakia soared to X units, with an increase of 23% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, automotive lighting imports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Germany (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main suppliers of automotive lighting imports to Slovakia, with a combined 71% share of total imports. South Korea, Italy, Spain, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +53.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest automotive lighting suppliers to Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. South Korea, Italy, Spain, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +49.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per unit) and the Czech Republic ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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