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Folding paperboard boxes market in Slovenia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Slovenian market for folding paperboard boxes saw notable growth in 2020, with physical volume rising by 12% to 22 627 tons and market value increasing to 63.4 million USD. This expansion coincided with an 11% rise in domestic production to 18 515 tons and a 5% increase in imports, which reached 10 176 tons.

Market growth moderated in 2021, as volume stabilized at 22 811 tons and value reached 63.6 million USD. During this period, imports continued to climb to 10 755 tons, while domestic production eased slightly to 18 260 tons. From 2018 to 2024, import volumes demonstrated a consistent upward trend, rising from 8 758 tons to 14 997 tons, indicating sustained demand within the country.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019-2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2019-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovenia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovenia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovenia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production folding paperboard boxes in Slovenia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovenia's output of folding paperboard boxes was valued at 65 858 thousand US dollars, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	8.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovenia produced 18 515 tonnes of folding paperboard boxes, representing a strong increase of 10.8% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	10.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports folding paperboard boxes from Slovenia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of folding paperboard boxes from Slovenia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 064 tonnes, indicating a decline of 1.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 13.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.3%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 102 tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	(13.1%)	(1.8%)	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Serbia stood out as the main markets for Slovenia's exports of folding paperboard boxes in kind. Austria accounted for 27.2% of exports, Germany for 24.9%, and Serbia for 8.2%, together representing 60.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Shipments of folding paperboard boxes from Slovenia to abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 28 330 thousand US dollars, which is 8.2% more compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 13.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	1.8%	8.2%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Serbia continued to head the list of buyers of folding paperboard boxes from Slovenia in value terms. Austria accounted for 23.7% of exports, Germany for 20.8%, and Serbia for 9.7%, jointly taking 54.1% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports folding paperboard boxes to Slovenia

Imports in kind, t

Slovenia's import volume of folding paperboard boxes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import volume was recorded at 10 176 tonnes, which is 5.3% higher compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 18.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	10.3%	5.3%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Italy, and Slovakia remained the key partners for Slovenia's imports of folding paperboard boxes in kind. Croatia accounted for 22.9% of imports, Italy for 18.4%, and Slovakia for 14.5%, together accounting for 55.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported volumes of folding paperboard boxes to Slovenia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovenia imported a total of 25 900 thousand US dollars of folding paperboard boxes, which is 5.5% above the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	1.0%	5.5%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of folding paperboard boxes to Slovenia were not concentrated on a few key markets. Austria accounted for 17.4% of imports, Croatia for 17.1%, and Slovakia for 12.6%, jointly accounting for only 47.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io