Slovakia: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak playing cards market increased by 7.6% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Playing Cards Production in Slovakia

In value terms, playing cards production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27%. Playing cards production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of playing cards increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, playing cards exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for playing cards exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, playing cards exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic stood at +20.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+13.5% per year) and Austria (+36.0% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for playing cards exports from Slovakia, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic stood at +21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+4.2% per year) and Hungary (+13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average playing cards export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -15.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Ukraine (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Playing Cards Imports

Imports into Slovakia

For the third consecutive year, Slovakia recorded growth in purchases abroad of playing cards, which increased by 19% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, playing cards imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of playing cards imports to Slovakia, together comprising 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +62.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest playing cards suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for 53% of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +67.5%, recorded 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

The average playing cards import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 56%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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