Slovakia: Tobacco Market 2025

Tobacco Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak tobacco market increased by 0.8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Tobacco Production in Slovakia

In value terms, tobacco production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Tobacco Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) were exported from Slovakia; surging by 875% compared with the year before. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tobacco exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for tobacco exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, tobacco exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary totaled +147.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+1,298.2% per year) and Sweden (+166.4% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) exports from Slovakia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary totaled +157.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+50,279.2% per year) and Sweden (+136.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 413%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tobacco Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of tobacco (smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff) were imported into Slovakia; with an increase of 69% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 301%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tobacco imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 458% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of tobacco imports to Slovakia, together comprising 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Hungary, Germany and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +627.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tobacco suppliers to Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Romania ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 88% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +633.7%, 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 tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a prominent increase. 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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