Slovakia: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak uncoated filter paper market was estimated at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Slovakia

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of uncoated filter paper and paperboard, when their volume increased by 34% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 523%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 372% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for uncoated filter paper exports from Slovakia, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic totaled -6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-1.2% per year) and Germany (-55.8% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated filter paper and paperboard exports from Slovakia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic totaled -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-11.1% per year) and Germany (-56.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 102% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Canada (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Slovakia

For the third year in a row, Slovakia recorded decline in overseas purchases of uncoated filter paper and paperboard, which decreased by -11.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 334%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated filter paper supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated filter paper imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +53.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+48.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-12.5% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest uncoated filter paper suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for 82% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +68.5%, saw 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

In 2022, the average uncoated filter paper import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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