Slovakia: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak graphic papers market increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in Slovakia

In value terms, graphic papers production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Graphic papers production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers exported from Slovakia declined to X tons, with a decrease of -6.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 9.9%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for graphic papers exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, graphic papers exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.8% per year) and Hungary (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic papers exports from Slovakia, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+2.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average graphic papers export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 46% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Serbia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic papers were imported into Slovakia; shrinking by -7.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Slovakia, together comprising 50% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X) were the largest graphic papers suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +19.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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