Slovakia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Slovakia

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Slovakia contracted to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers 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 uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising 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.

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 Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Slovakia

Imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers into Slovakia shrank to X tons in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden, Hungary, Denmark and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, 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

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was 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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