Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Slovakia contracted significantly from 2018 to 2021, falling from 28 989 t to 19 468 t. This decline was driven by reductions in both domestic production and imports, with production dropping by one-third and imports by over a third during this period.

From 2022 onwards, the market began to recover, reaching 22 707 t in 2023. In 2024, market volume stabilized at 22 695 t. This stabilization coincided with a decrease in industrial producer prices due to lower energy costs, which may have supported domestic production growth to 9 675 t. Additionally, slowing inflation below 4% likely influenced consumer spending patterns in the retail sector.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

In 2018, Slovakia's production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets reached its highest level at 21 987 tons. The following year, in 2019, output fell by 6.4% to 20 576 tons, marking the lowest point in the period. In 2020, production showed little change from 2019, with 20 618 tons, representing a modest 4.6% increase from the 2018 peak.

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

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets peaked in 2018 at 19 662 tons. In 2019, shipments dropped by 6.0% to 18 486 tons, the lowest level in the period. By 2020, exports had recovered to 19 215 tons, up 3.9% from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Croatia, and Poland were the top buyers of Slovakia's household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets. Germany accounted for 53.9% of exports in kind, Croatia for 15.8%, and Poland for 12.6%, together making up 82.3% of total shipments.

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

In 2018, the value of Slovakia's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets reached a high of 24 195 thousand US dollars, up 19.0% from the previous year. The following year, in 2019, export value fell by 15.2%. By 2020, it had partially recovered to 20 854 thousand US dollars, a 1.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 2.5%, averaging 0.8% per year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and Croatia were the leading markets for Slovakia's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms. Germany held 60.9% of the export value, Poland 11.2%, and Croatia 10.6%, collectively accounting for 82.8% of total 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 household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 21 512 tons, down 10.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 32.5%, with an average annual decline of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Slovakia's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in kind. Bosnia and Herzegovina supplied 43.8% of imports, Germany 10.6%, and the Netherlands 10.3%, together representing 64.6% of total imports.

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 household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms have decreased for three years in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 31 575 thousand US dollars, down 11.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 31.9%, averaging a 12.0% annual decline.

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

During 2017-2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, and France were the primary sources for Slovakia's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina accounted for 31.4% of import value, Germany for 16.7%, and France for 9.5%, with a combined share of 57.6% 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