Slovakia: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak paper and paperboard market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Slovakia

In value terms, paper and paperboard production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard exported from Slovakia contracted slightly to X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Serbia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Paper and paperboard imports into Slovakia fell modestly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Croatia, Hungary, Finland, France, Romania and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, Hungary, Finland, Serbia, France, Romania and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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