Folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The physical volume of the folding cartons and boxes market in Slovakia grew from 31 488 t in 2018 to a peak of 36 341 t in 2022. This upward trend was interrupted by a sharp contraction in 2023, when market volume fell by 16.4% to 30 387 t. A strong rebound followed in 2024, with volume recovering to 36 547 t, exceeding the previous high.

In value terms, the market displayed a different trajectory. After declining from 94.3 million USD in 2018 to 85.7 million USD in 2020, market value recovered to 97.9 million USD by 2022. The significant physical volume drop in 2023 coincided with only a modest decrease in value to 95.7 million USD, suggesting changes in average pricing or product composition during the period.

Production folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's production of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard reached a value of 49 485 thousand US dollars. This marked a significant improvement of 14.3% compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest production value during this timeframe was recorded in 2019 at 43 310 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year decline, Slovakia's production volume of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard rebounded in 2020. The country produced 18 957 tonnes, representing an 18.8% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 15 963 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 3.2% decrease.

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

Exports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of contraction, Slovakia's exports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard saw a modest increase in 2020. Exports reached 9 473 tonnes, up 3.9% from the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall exports declined by 4.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.4%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 9 115 tonnes, with the most significant drop occurring in 2018 at 4.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Slovakia's exports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard were Czechia, Poland, and Slovenia. Czechia accounted for 28.4% of exports in volume, Poland for 14.1%, and Slovenia for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 55.6% of Slovakia's total export flows in this category.

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

Following a two-year decline, Slovakia's export value of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased slightly in 2020. Exports totaled 25 858 thousand US dollars, up 1.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, export value decreased by 2.8%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 417 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary markets for Slovakia's exports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms were Czechia, Poland, and Germany. Czechia held a 22.0% share, Poland 17.1%, and Germany 13.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 52.7% of Slovakia's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Slovakia's imports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard declined in 2020. Imports totaled 23 142 tonnes, down 11.5% from 2019. Despite this recent drop, imports increased by 8% overall from 2017 to 2020, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 26 151 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 15.1% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main sources for Slovakia's imports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in volume terms were Czechia, Poland, and Germany. Czechia contributed 31.0% of imports, Poland 15.9%, and Germany 15.5%. Together, these three countries made up 62.4% of Slovakia's total import flows in this category.

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

Slovakia's imports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports totaled 62 081 thousand US dollars, marking a 15.4% decrease from 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 74 976 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.0%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Slovakia's imports of folding cartons, boxes, and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard in value terms were Czechia, Germany, and Poland. Together, these countries accounted for 55.8% of Slovakia's total import value in this sector.

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

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