Slovakia: Safety Headgear Market 2025

Safety Headgear Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak safety headgear market rose significantly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Safety Headgear Production in Slovakia

In value terms, safety headgear production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Safety Headgear Exports

Exports from Slovakia

For the fourth year in a row, Slovakia recorded growth in shipments abroad of safety headgear, which increased by 12% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safety headgear exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) was the main destination for safety headgear exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, safety headgear exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X units), twofold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+5.2% per year) and Germany (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for safety headgear exports from Slovakia, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland amounted to +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+24.4% per year) and Austria (+95.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average safety headgear export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 106% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Headgear Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, the amount of safety headgear imported into Slovakia skyrocketed to X units, growing by 33% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safety headgear imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of safety headgear imports to Slovakia, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +71.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest safety headgear suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Austria, Poland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +70.3%, 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 safety headgear import price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 74%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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