Slovakia: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Slovakia

The Slovak market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip surged to $X in 2021, growing by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Slovakia

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 149%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip decreased by -2.2% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Slovakia, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Italy, Hungary, Austria, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Switzerland, France, Romania and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip exported from Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 59% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ukraine, France, Romania and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +37.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Hungary (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, overseas purchases of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip increased by 7% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Slovakia, together accounting for 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Denmark, Ukraine, Turkey, France, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +87.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 46% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Bulgaria, France, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +96.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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