Narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive excluding labels, badges and similar articles market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2019 and 2024, the market size for narrow woven fabrics in Slovakia contracted significantly, falling from 15 861 thousand US dollars to 10 906 thousand US dollars. The steepest decline occurred in 2020, when the market shrank by 22% to 12 305 thousand US dollars, followed by further drops in 2021 and 2023. A temporary rebound in 2022 was reversed the following year. Production volumes followed a similar downward trajectory, decreasing from 19 923 thousand US dollars in 2019 to 12 729 thousand US dollars in 2024.

In 2024, the market expanded by 10% to 10 906 thousand US dollars. This growth coincided with a stronger industry focus on sustainability and smart manufacturing, including the use of eco-friendly inks and recyclable substrates in textile printing, which likely stimulated demand for narrow woven fabrics. Consumer trends also shifted toward sustainability and affordability, influencing textile purchases. Additionally, proposed European Parliament changes to textile waste rules, extending producer responsibility, may have prompted market adjustments and increased compliance-related activity.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's output of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) was valued at 16 201 thousand US dollars. This represented an 18.7% decline compared to the previous year.

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

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, the volume of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) exported from Slovakia increased. In 2020, exports reached 6 304 tonnes, showing only a marginal fluctuation from the 2019 level of 6 271 tonnes. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 27.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 17.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Sweden were the largest buyers of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) from Slovakia in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 40.9% of exports, Poland for 31.5%, and Sweden for 3.8%. Together, these three countries formed 76.3% of Slovakia's total exports in kind.

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

Exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) from Slovakia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 20 984 thousand US dollars, marking a significant reduction of 12.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 47.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -19.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Belgium were the largest buyers of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) from Slovakia in value terms. Germany accounted for 35.9% of exports, Poland for 25.0%, and Belgium for 4.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 65.2% of Slovakia's total export value.

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

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

Imports narrow woven fabrics to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, deliveries of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Slovakia increased. In 2020, Slovakia imported approximately 3 194 tonnes, up by 13.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 45.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 814 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 42.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and China remained the main suppliers of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Slovakia in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 36.5% of imports, Czechia for 14.6%, and China for 9.6%. Together, these three countries formed 60.7% of Slovakia's total imports in kind.

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 narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia imported 17 088 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, constituting a strong fall of 14.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 50.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -21.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Italy formed the key group of partners for Slovakia's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.1% of imports, Hungary for 16.5%, and Italy for 7.5%. Jointly, these three countries represented 57.1% 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