Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for anti-freezing preparations and de-icing fluids in Slovakia contracted significantly from USD 30.3 million in 2018 to USD 23.9 million in 2020. A partial recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to USD 25.5 million, but another downturn in 2022 brought it to a low of USD 21.1 million. By 2023, the market volume stabilized at USD 20.9 million.

In 2024, the market rebounded sharply to USD 26.0 million, driven primarily by a surge in imports. This increase coincided with the entry of new foreign companies and brands into the Slovak market, which expanded product availability and competition. Additionally, growing consumer environmental awareness likely supported demand for newer, more eco-friendly formulations.

Production anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Slovakia's output of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids reached its lowest value at 14 518 K $ US. The following year, in 2020, production increased slightly by 0.6% to 14 603 K $ US. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 18 664 K $ US, which represented a significant 25.6% increase from the previous year. Conversely, 2019 saw the largest decline of 22.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, Slovakia produced 12 712 t of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids, marking the lowest point during the period. Production then rose by 3.1% in 2020 to 13 109 t. The highest output was in 2018 at 16 012 t, reflecting a 16.7% increase. However, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 20.6%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids declined for two consecutive years before rebounding in 2020. In 2019, exports hit a low of 7 844 t, with the largest decline of 12.3% recorded that year. By 2020, export volume increased by 12.2% to 8 803 t. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Romania, and Austria were the key partners for Slovakia's exports in kind. Czechia accounted for 47.1% of exports, Romania for 16.5%, and Austria for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 74.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Slovakia's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms showed a moderate recovery in 2020. In 2019, exports reached their minimum at 8 897 K $ US, with the largest decline of 17.5% occurring that year. By 2020, exports increased by 4.5% to 9 293 K $ US. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Czechia, Romania, and Austria remained the main destinations for Slovakia's exports in value terms. Czechia contributed 45.5% of exports, Romania 18.3%, and Austria 9.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 73.7% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Imports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in kind declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Import volume stood at 14 209 t, which was 7.1% lower than in 2019. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 16 006 t, with the largest increase of 14.1% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and South Korea were the primary sources for Slovakia's imports in kind. Czechia represented 54.8% of imports, Germany 20.5%, and South Korea 5.7%. Together, these three countries made up 81.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Slovakia's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms reached their lowest point at 18 286 K $ US, with the largest decline of 18.5% recorded that year. By 2020, imports increased by 1.6% to 18 580 K $ US. The maximum value was in 2018 at 22 438 K $ US, which saw a 7.9% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the 2017-2020 period, Czechia, Germany, and the Netherlands were the biggest contributors to Slovakia's imports in value terms. Czechia accounted for 27.2% of imports, Germany for 24.6%, and the Netherlands for 19.8%. Jointly, these three countries represented 71.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020