Slovakia: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2022

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Slovakia

The Slovak market for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Slovakia

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Slovakia

In 2020, overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth of exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tonnes) was the main destination for exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Slovakia worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Austria 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Slovakia

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of household and sanitary articles of paper were imported into Slovakia; with an increase of X% compared with 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper reached $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, France, Hungary, Austria, Croatia and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Slovakia were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, France, Hungary, Austria, Croatia and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 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 import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per tonne in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2010 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform