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Metal caps and lids market in Slovakia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for metal caps and lids in Slovakia experienced notable fluctuations between 2020 and 2024. It increased from 4 826 t in 2020 to 5 377 t in 2021, largely due to a rise in domestic production to 9 502 t. By 2024, however, the market contracted to 4 457 t as production fell to 7 597 t.

Over the 2018-2024 period, Slovakia's trade in metal caps and lids showed a consistent surplus. Imports declined from 11 833 t to 8 817 t, while exports expanded from 11 133 t to 11 957 t, peaking at 13 771 t in 2020. This trade pattern supported the domestic market's availability despite production volatility.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2021, 2024, t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia 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 metal caps and lids in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports metal caps and lids from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of metal caps and lids grew for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports stood at 12 048 tonnes, but by 2020 they had risen to 13 771 tonnes, marking a significant increase of 14.3%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 11%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 133 tonnes, when exports saw their sharpest decline of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	8.2%	14.3%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Hungary were the key markets for Slovakia's metal caps and lids exports by volume. Germany accounted for 22.4% of exports, Poland for 21.2%, and Hungary for 15.3%. Together, these three countries represented 58.9% of total export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Slovakia's exports of metal caps and lids in value terms expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 49 112 thousand US dollars, showing a robust increase of 17.8% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 24.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	3.4%	17.8%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Germany remained the primary destinations for Slovakia's metal caps and lids exports by value. Hungary led with 24.6% of exports, followed by Poland at 21.7%, and Germany at 15.7%. Collectively, these three markets made up 62.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports metal caps and lids to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Slovakia's imports of metal caps and lids rebounded in 2020. Import volume totaled 9 717 tonnes, reflecting a strong advance of 10.3% from 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 17.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 6.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 812 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 25.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(25.5%)	10.3%	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Czechia, and Austria were the main sources for Slovakia's imports of metal caps and lids by volume. Together, these three countries accounted for 56.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Slovakia's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value was recorded at 41 772 thousand US dollars, up 7.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	5.1%	7.3%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, Spain, and Austria formed the core group of markets for Slovakia's imports of metal caps and lids by value. Poland accounted for 37.4% of imports, Spain for 11.1%, and Austria for 9.6%. Together, they represented 58.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io