Glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production of glass ampoules in Slovakia increased from 413.6 million units to 442.5 million units. This period saw legislative measures promoting packaging material separation for better recyclability, which encouraged glass usage, and the introduction of consumer protection laws against geographical discrimination that affected market conditions. The market size reached 183.2 million units in 2020.

Production then contracted to 208.4 million units by 2022, while the market size stabilized around 163 million units. Imports rose to 133.6 million units in 2022, helping to maintain domestic supply despite the production decline.

In 2024, new regulations including the Consumer Protection Act effective from July 2024 and the expansion of e-commerce reshaped the market landscape. Imports fell to 75.8 million units as exports grew to 168.8 million units, reflecting a shift toward external markets driven by digital sales channels and updated quality standards for glass products.

Production glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Production of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods in Slovakia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, Slovakia produced 422.9 million units, which rose to 442.5 million units in 2020, marking a 4.6% increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 413.6 million units, which also saw the largest decline of 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Exports glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods from Slovakia

Exports in kind, M unit

Exports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods from Slovakia have risen for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports stood at 341.4 million units, increasing to 361.2 million units in 2020, a 5.8% year-over-year growth. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 333.5 million units, which experienced the largest decline of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Sweden, and Spain were the main destinations for Slovakia's exports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods. Hungary accounted for 27.3% of exports in kind, Sweden for 12.1%, and Spain for 10.7%, together making up 50.1% of total exports.

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 decline, exports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods from Slovakia have rebounded. In 2019, exports were valued at 9 688 thousand US dollars, rising to 10 444 thousand US dollars in 2020, a modest 7.8% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 688 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 9.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden, Hungary, and Spain formed the primary group of destinations for Slovakia's exports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods in value terms. Sweden contributed 22.8% of exports, Hungary 21.6%, and Spain 9.4%, together accounting for 53.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports glass ampoules for the conveyance or packing of goods to Slovakia

Imports in kind, M unit

Following a two-year drop, Slovakia's imports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods have increased. In 2019, imports were 84.2 million units, which surged to 101.9 million units in 2020, a substantial 21.0% year-over-year gain. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 84.2 million units, which also saw the largest decline of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Croatia and Hungary played leading roles in Slovakia's imports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods in kind. Together, they accounted for 85.2% of total import flows, with the remainder distributed among other destinations.

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

The market showed an unstable trend over the timeframe. In 2019, imports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods to Slovakia reached their lowest point at 1 777 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2020 at 3 399 thousand US dollars, a sharp 91.3% increase compared to 2019. The ratio between the peak and lowest values was 1.9 times. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 11.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Hungary, and China were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Slovakia's imports of glass ampoules for conveyance or packing of goods in value terms. Croatia accounted for 40.3% of imports, Hungary for 30.9%, and China for 12.3%, together making up 83.5% 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