Slovakia: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Slovakia

The Slovak printing and writing paper market shrank markedly to less than $X in 2022, which is down by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible decrease. 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.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Slovakia

In value terms, printing and writing paper production contracted markedly to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, exports of printing and writing paper from Slovakia shrank to X tons, falling by -6.1% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 9.8%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for printing and writing paper exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, printing and writing paper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.8% per year) and Hungary (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Slovakia, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +4.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+2.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external 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 Poland ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($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 Serbia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported into Slovakia; shrinking by -9.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 8%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Slovakia, together comprising 48% of total imports. Finland, Sweden, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +19.1%, 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

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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