Shampoos market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The shampoo market in Slovakia expanded from 18 565 thousand USD in 2018 to 19 781 thousand USD in 2021, supported by rising imports which reached 25 531 thousand USD by 2021. During this period, the entry of new players, including small local manufacturers and handcrafted cosmetic producers, intensified competition and broadened product diversity. Consumer preferences simultaneously shifted toward higher quality and natural ingredients, shaping product development and offerings.

Market growth accelerated from 2022 onward, with market size reaching 23 055 thousand USD in 2022 and imports surging to 45 724 thousand USD by 2024. This phase aligned with the implementation of new EU labeling requirements for cosmetic products and increasing pressure for eco-friendly packaging, which raised industry standards and influenced product presentation. Subsequent legislative adjustments in tax, labor, and social security further affected the operational environment for manufacturers and distributors.

Production shampoos in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Slovakia's shampoo production was valued at 1 406 K $ US, marking a gradual 3.2% increase compared to 2017.

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

Exports shampoos from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Shampoo export volumes from Slovakia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 2 347 t of shampoos, representing a modest 9.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 7.9% rise to a peak of 2 967 t. However, the following year saw the largest decline, with a 12.6% drop in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Czechia, Romania, and Hungary—collectively accounted for 56.5% of Slovakia's total shampoo exports in volume terms.

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

Shampoo export values from Slovakia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 863 K $ US, which is 2.1% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13.9%, translating to an annualized rate of -4.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 187 K $ US, with a 2.7% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 14.4% decrease.

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

During 2017–2020, three key markets—Czechia, Romania, and Hungary—together absorbed 59.6% of Slovakia's total shampoo exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports shampoos to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Shampoo import volumes into Slovakia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 7 190 t, a 3.6% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 8.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.8%. The peak volume was in 2018 at 8 448 t, with a 7.8% increase that year. The largest decline was in 2019, with an 11.7% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (43.3% of import volume), Romania (17.5%), and Czechia (8.8%) emerged as the primary sources for Slovakia's shampoo imports in volume terms, together representing 69.6% 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

In 2020, Slovakia's shampoo imports were valued at 23 625 K $ US, remaining stable year-on-year compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 25 346 K $ US, with a 12.9% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 7.1% decrease.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, three major markets—Germany, Romania, and Czechia—remained central to Slovakia's shampoo imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 60.4% of total imports.

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

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