Slovakia: Paperboard Container Machine Market 2024

Paperboard Container Machine Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak paperboard container machine market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Container Machine Production in Slovakia

In value terms, paperboard container machine production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +7.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Container Machine Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard exported from Slovakia skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,320%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard container machine exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 572%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for paperboard container machine exports from Slovakia, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard container machine exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (0.0% per year) and China (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for machines for making containers of paper or paperboard exports from Slovakia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and Morocco (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard container machine export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Germany (-3.1%).

Paperboard Container Machine Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard container machine imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard container machine to Slovakia, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard container machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X units), more than tenfold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (-34.1% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard to Slovakia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+177.0% per year) and Italy (-20.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard container machine import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -45.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 194%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Slovenia ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+307.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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