Slovakia: Wood-Based Panels Market 2025

Wood-Based Panels Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak wood-based panels market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Wood-Based Panels Production in Slovakia

In value terms, wood-based panels production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Wood-based panels production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of wood-based panels exported from Slovakia dropped remarkably to X cubic meters, waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Italy (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of wood-based panels exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood-based panels exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average wood-based panels export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood-Based Panels Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of wood-based panels, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, wood-based panels imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and Austria (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood-based panels imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood-based panels suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood-based panels import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Romania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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