Slovakia: Market for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) 2025

Market Size for Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Slovakia

After three years of growth, the Slovak market for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) decreased by -10.7% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood) in Slovakia

In value terms, production of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Exports from Slovakia

Exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from Slovakia skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2021, growing by 600% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 2,059%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,099% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from Slovakia, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X cubic meters), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria stood at +19.6%.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles exported from Slovakia worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +14.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 132% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Particle Board And Similar Board Of Ligneous Materials (Excluding Wood)

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) increased by 50% to X cubic meters, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles to Slovakia, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters), threefold. Austria (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +20.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+1.6% per year) and Austria (-8.0% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest board of bagasse, bamboo or other particles suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 8%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for particle board and similar board of ligneous materials (excluding wood) stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, shrinking by -25.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 7.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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