Slovakia: Market for Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood 2025

Market Size for Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood in Slovakia

After two years of growth, the Slovak wood kitchenware and tableware market decreased by -29.9% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood in Slovakia

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 466% against the previous year. Wood kitchenware and tableware production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood

Exports from Slovakia

Wood kitchenware and tableware exports from Slovakia surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 66% on 2020. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for wood kitchenware and tableware exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, wood kitchenware and tableware exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +20.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+18.2% per year) and Hungary (+6.2% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for tableware and kitchenware of wood exports from Slovakia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled +23.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+5.7% per year) and Hungary (+4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood kitchenware and tableware export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) and Romania ($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 Romania (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tableware And Kitchenware Of Wood

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, purchases abroad of tableware and kitchenware of wood increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood kitchenware and tableware imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood kitchenware and tableware imports to Slovakia, together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Hungary, Austria and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 27%.

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 +85.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood kitchenware and tableware suppliers to Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 68% of total imports. Poland, Austria, Hungary and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +63.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average wood kitchenware and tableware import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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