Slovakia: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak paper tablecloths market declined significantly to $X in 2021, waning by -46.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Slovakia

In value terms, paper tablecloths production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 46%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, the amount of paper tablecloths and serviettes exported from Slovakia reduced to X tons, declining by -8.9% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of paper tablecloths exports from Slovakia, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Romania and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper tablecloths exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for 58% of total exports. The UK, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Romania and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +32.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -39.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 37%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Slovakia, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths and serviettes to Slovakia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at +24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-3.5% per year) and Germany (-10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 70% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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