Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, Slovakia's trade in bobbins, spools, and similar paper supports showed contrasting trends. Imports fluctuated, peaking at over 5 100 t in 2021 before declining to 3 737 t in 2023. Exports demonstrated steady growth throughout the period, rising from 2 449 t in 2018 to nearly 4 500 t by 2024, with a particularly sharp increase of over 1 200 t in 2023.

Domestic production, available from 2020, reached 5 811 t in 2021 but then contracted to 4 754 t the following year. The overall market size expanded to 7 740 t in 2021 before entering a pronounced downturn, shrinking to 4 305 t in 2023 and showing only a modest recovery to 4 612 t in 2024.

The period was characterized by a shift in market structure, with export volumes ultimately surpassing import levels by 2023. This resulted in a significantly smaller domestic market volume in the latter years compared to the peak observed in 2021.

Production bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia exported 2 677 tonnes of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports, representing a substantial 11.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 21.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Poland alone accounting for 91.6% of total exports in kind.

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

Cross-border shipments of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports from Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 582 thousand US dollars, remaining relatively stable year-over-year compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 29.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland remained the primary market for exports in value terms, holding an 86.3% share of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

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

Imports bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper or paperboard to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, imports of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports into Slovakia increased. In 2020, imports reached 4 075 tonnes, marking a modest 7.8% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 781 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 23.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia (33.6% of imports in kind), Germany (33.4% of imports in kind), and Poland (18.6% of imports in kind) together accounted for 85.6% of total imports in kind, serving as the main sources for these products to Slovakia.

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 2020, Slovakia imported 4 510 thousand US dollars worth of bobbins, spools, cops, and similar paper or paperboard supports, showing a 1.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 465 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 6 203 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 28.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 13.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany (41.1% of imports in value terms), Czechia (25.7% of imports in value terms), and Poland (16.6% of imports in value terms) formed the core of imports in value terms, collectively representing 83.4% of total flows.

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

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