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Orthopaedic and fracture appliances market in Slovakia

$Orthopaedic and fracture appliances market in Slovakia$

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Slovak market for orthopaedic and fracture appliances grew from $55.5 million in 2018 to $78.1 million in 2024. After increasing to $59.7 million in 2019, it contracted to $56.2 million in 2020. The market then recovered, reaching $63.5 million in 2023 before surging by 23% to $78.1 million in 2024.

Domestic production mirrored this trajectory, falling in 2020 before rising to $44.8 million in 2024. Imports, which account for a large share of supply, dropped in the early 2020s but jumped to $35.7 million in 2024, contributing significantly to the market expansion.

The overall growth across the period highlights the market's expansion, with the sharp rise in 2024 indicating accelerated demand or supply factors that drove both local output and import volumes higher.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2020, 2023-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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 Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia 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 Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia 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 Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia 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 Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia 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 Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 orthopaedic and fracture appliances in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Slovakia, the production value of orthopaedic and fracture appliances reached 32 327 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a significant decline of 10.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 23%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 8.3%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018, with a 17.1% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2019, at 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.1%)	3.5%	(10.3%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports orthopaedic and fracture appliances from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 14.9 tonnes, down 3.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	(1.6%)	(3.4%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Czechia, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Slovakia's exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in kind. Germany accounted for 21.7% of exports, Czechia for 20.4%, and the United Kingdom for 13.6%, together making up 55.7% of total export flows.

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

Following a two-year increase, Slovakia's exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 739 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 20.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 18.9%, with a CAGR of 5.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 198 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 26.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.7%	18.6%	(20.9%)	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and the United Kingdom remained the leading destinations for Slovakia's exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in value terms. Germany held a 35.7% share, Czechia 15.2%, and the United Kingdom 15.0%, collectively accounting for 66.0% of total export flows.

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 orthopaedic and fracture appliances to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Slovakia's imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in kind increased. In 2020, imports reached 299.1 tonnes, up 65.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 44.7%, with a CAGR of 13.1%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 181.3 tonnes, while the largest decrease occurred in 2018, at 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	(6.0%)	65.0%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure for Slovakia's imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in kind from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. The United States accounted for 15.5% of imports, Czechia for 14.8%, and China for 14.4%, together representing 44.7% of total flows, with no single country dominating.

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

Following a two-year rise, Slovakia's imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in value terms declined slightly. In 2020, imports totaled 25 659 thousand US dollars, down 0.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 21%, with a CAGR of 6.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 25 889 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase also occurred in 2019, at 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.2%	14.9%	(0.9%)	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, the United States, and Germany were the main sources for Slovakia's imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in value terms. Switzerland contributed 25.6%, the United States 15.9%, and Germany 14.6%, together making up 56.0% 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