Slovakia: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in Slovakia

The Slovak market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Exports from Slovakia

Exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Slovakia rose slightly to X square meters in 2021, surging by 2.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Slovakia, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X square meters), more than tenfold. Hungary (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-34.9% per year) and Hungary (-6.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports from Slovakia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-32.8% per year) and Germany (-35.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 92%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Belgium (+97.5%), 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 Not Faced

Imports into Slovakia

Imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced into Slovakia surged to X square meters in 2021, with an increase of 17% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 104%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced to Slovakia, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X square meters), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+14.6% per year) and Germany (-9.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +10.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the price for Poland ($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 France (+42.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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