Slovakia: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak uncoated kraft liner market rose sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Slovakia

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated kraft liner decreased by -26.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 5.4%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated kraft liner exports from Slovakia, with a combined 49% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated kraft liner exported from Slovakia were Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +3.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated kraft liner export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 13%. 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 noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Turkey ($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 the Czech Republic (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports into Slovakia

For the third year in a row, Slovakia recorded decline in purchases abroad of uncoated kraft liner, which decreased by -3.6% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated kraft liner imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-8.2% per year) and Germany (+118.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner suppliers to Slovakia were Austria ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, France, Poland, Estonia and Finland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +123.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average uncoated kraft liner import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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