Slovakia: Paper Bag Machine Market 2025

Paper Bag Machine Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak paper bag machine market decreased by -37.1% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted significant growth. Paper bag machine consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Machine Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Paper bag machine exports from Slovakia declined remarkably to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 300% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper bag machine exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 414%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of paper bag machine exports from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard exports from Slovakia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +1,558.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+141.9% per year) and Germany (-47.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper bag machine export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 190% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+140.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Machine Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard into Slovakia dropped sharply to X units, declining by -30.3% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag machine imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of paper bag machine imports to Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +38.0%).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for making bags, sacks or envelopes of paper or paperboard to Slovakia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +91.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+48.1% per year) and Germany (-49.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper bag machine import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -25.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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