Slovakia: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper

Exports by Country

Poland (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and the Czech Republic (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper from Slovakia, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Germany, Hungary and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +99.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper exports from Slovakia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled +102.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+3.6% per year) and Germany (+89.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Faced With Paper

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper into Slovakia reduced to X square meters, dropping by -5.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 82%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X square meters), Poland (X square meters) and Hungary (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper to Slovakia, with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria and Germany, which together accounted for a further 8.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest board, sheet, panel and tile faced with paper suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +10.7%, 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

The average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster faced with paper increased by +46.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Hungary ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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