Slovakia: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -0.5% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Slovakia

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 1,758%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -13.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37,012%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,501% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Slovakia, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +185.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+88.3% per year) and Poland (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from Slovakia, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at +196.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+116.9% per year) and Poland (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 721%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Netherlands (+160.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -34.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic stood at +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-22.1% per year) and Germany (-26.3% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Slovakia, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-4.9% per year) and Austria (-23.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -17.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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