Slovakia: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2024

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Slovakia

The Slovak toilet and kitchen linen market expanded markedly to $X in 2021, surging by 7.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Slovakia

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, the amount of toilet and kitchen linen exported from Slovakia rose modestly to X units, picking up by 2.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -13.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 70%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -2.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 108%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X units), the Czech Republic (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of toilet and kitchen linen exports from Slovakia, together comprising 73% of total exports. Poland, Romania, Croatia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +152.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for toilet and kitchen linen exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Poland, Romania, Croatia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +138.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average toilet and kitchen linen export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per unit) and Slovenia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of toilet and kitchen linen decreased by -5.4% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -18.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), India (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of toilet and kitchen linen imports to Slovakia, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Turkey, Pakistan, Austria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, China, Switzerland and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +229.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), India ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest toilet and kitchen linen suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, the Czech Republic, Austria, Pakistan, the Netherlands, China, Switzerland and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further 33%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +227.1%, 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

The average toilet and kitchen linen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per unit), while the price for Pakistan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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