Slovakia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

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

In 2022, the Slovak market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Slovakia reduced to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, 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

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

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Serbia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (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 in Sheets

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imported into Slovakia was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Sweden, Hungary, Portugal, Slovenia, Finland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Slovakia were Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Sweden, Hungary, Portugal, Slovenia, Finland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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, 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 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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