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Paper bags and sacks 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 for paper bags and sacks in Slovakia demonstrated significant growth in value between 2018 and 2024, rising from 15 765 thousand US dollars to 27 184 thousand US dollars. This upward trajectory included a period of relative stability from 2018 to 2020, followed by a sharp increase of over 40% in 2021.

A major regulatory shift took effect in late 2022, requiring that checkout bags with a thickness of 15–50 microns and thin bags for fruit and pastries below 15 microns be manufactured from biodegradable material. This mandate, active from October 25, 2022, stimulated demand for compliant and often higher-value products, contributing to the market's 39% value surge that year.

After reaching a peak near 30 000 thousand US dollars in 2022, the market size contracted in 2023 before recovering partially in 2024, indicating an ongoing adjustment within the industry to the new material standards.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 paper bags and sacks in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovakia's production of paper bags and sacks has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 17 438 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 17.2% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 42.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 12.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	4.9%	17.2%	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovakia's production of paper bags and sacks has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 8 093 tonnes, marking a strong 16.9% uptick from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 38.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	9.6%	16.9%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper bags and sacks from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of paper bags and sacks have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 10 766 tonnes, which is 39.7% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 117.2%, representing an annualized growth rate of 29.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.2%	10.9%	39.7%	29.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Czechia were the top destinations for Slovakia's paper bag and sack exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 33.2% of exports, the United Kingdom for 21.2%, and Czechia for 17.4%, together making up 71.8% 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

Slovakia's exports of paper bags and sacks have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 24 886 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep 27.9% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 89.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.9%	18.6%	27.9%	23.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Czechia remained the primary buyers of paper bags and sacks from Slovakia in value terms. Germany represented 28.5% of exports, the United Kingdom 22.2%, and Czechia 16.9%, jointly accounting for 67.5% 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 paper bags and sacks to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of paper bags and sacks have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 9 533 tonnes, showing only a marginal change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	8.2%	0.1%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Poland, and the Netherlands were the key sources for Slovakia's paper bag and sack imports in volume terms. Czechia made up 44.1% of imports, Poland 9.8%, and the Netherlands 8.1%, together representing 62.1% 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 paper bags and sacks have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were approximately 22 814 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong 14.1% year-over-year gain. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 44.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	11.2%	14.1%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Czechia, Poland, and Germany—collectively absorbed 57.4% of the total value of paper bag and sack imports into Slovakia.

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