Slovakia: Hard Plastic Comb Market 2024

Hard Plastic Comb Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak hard plastic comb market increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a measured expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Production in Slovakia

In value terms, hard plastic comb production contracted remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 142%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of hard rubber or plastic combs increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hard plastic comb exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of hard plastic comb exports from Slovakia, together comprising 64% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +122.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for hard rubber or plastic combs exports from Slovakia, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to +39.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+7.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hard plastic comb export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 64%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hard Plastic Comb Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of hard rubber or plastic combs increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 72%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hard plastic comb imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of hard plastic comb imports to Slovakia, together accounting for 85% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +106.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hard plastic comb suppliers to Slovakia were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +111.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average hard plastic comb import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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