Slovakia: Market for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue 2022

Market Size for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), eightfold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-X% per year) and Slovenia (-X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovenia, Azerbaijan and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +X%, 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 export price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 the Czech Republic (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Imports into Slovakia

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue supplier to Slovakia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sixfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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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