Slovakia: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Slovakia

The Slovak paper pulp moulded articles market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 43% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Slovakia

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production dropped dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, exports of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp from Slovakia fell rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -58.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 871% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,142%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from Slovakia, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +321.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Italy, Switzerland, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +268.2%, recorded 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 pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -22% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Germany (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp into Slovakia amounted to X tons, growing by 14% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Slovakia, together comprising 84% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +159.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 68% of total imports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +154.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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