Slovakia: Corrugated Paper Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak corrugated paper market totaled $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Corrugated Paper Production in Slovakia

In value terms, corrugated paper production dropped dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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Corrugated Paper Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of corrugated paper and paperboard were exported from Slovakia; waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Austria, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for corrugated paper exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average corrugated paper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase 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, corrugated paper export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of corrugated paper and paperboard were imported into Slovakia; dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper imports to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest corrugated paper suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, Germany and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 corrugated paper import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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