Slovenia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Slovenia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Serbia, Croatia, Egypt, Hungary, Algeria, Tunisia, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from Slovenia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Algeria, Egypt, Ukraine, Tunisia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier to Slovenia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), sevenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovakia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform