Slovakia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Slovakia

The Slovak market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers dropped markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -35.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Slovakia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were exported from Slovakia; increasing by 11% on 2020. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Slovakia, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 35% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine, Italy, Austria, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 51%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +23.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Ukraine ($X per ton) and Hungary ($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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported into Slovakia; growing by 14% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Slovakia, together comprising 45% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Hungary and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, Denmark and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +34.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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