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Sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers market in Slovakia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers in Slovakia expanded in physical terms from 31 733 t in 2018 to 37 185 t in 2020, before moderating to 34 918 t in 2021. In value terms, sales remained stable at around 119 million USD in 2019, then rose to 125.3 million USD in 2020 and reached 134.3 million USD in 2021.

By 2023, plant-based alternatives began appearing in the sweet biscuits and wafers segment, signaling a diversification of product offerings. Consumer preferences shifted toward higher quality, local origin, and traditional recipes, while companies like I.D.C. Holding continued to produce established brands such as Horalka. Rising energy costs and the growth of e-commerce further influenced production expenses and distribution channels.

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, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, M $ 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, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Slovakia's output of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers reached its peak at 120.4 million US dollars, marking a 2.6% increase. However, in 2020, production declined to 116.7 million US dollars, which is 3.0% lower than the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	2.6%	(3.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, Slovakia produced 31 816 tonnes of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers, representing a 2.3% increase. By 2020, production had fallen to 30 170 tonnes, down 5.2% from the previous year. Overall, between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	2.3%	(5.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers have declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports totaled 20 206 tonnes, showing an 8.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.1%)	(0.5%)	(8.8%)	(11.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia and Poland accounted for 82.7% of Slovakia's total exports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in volume terms. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts.

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

In 2019, Slovakia's exports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in value terms increased by 5.3%. However, in 2020, exports dropped to 64.925 million US dollars, a 9.3% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 22.6%, with a CAGR of -8.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 19.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.0%)	5.3%	(9.3%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia and Poland were the primary destinations for Slovakia's exports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in value terms, concentrating most of the trade. Other markets played a less significant role individually.

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 sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers have increased for two consecutive years. In 2018, imports hit a low of 22 880 tonnes, declining by 4.7%. By 2020, imports rose to 27 221 tonnes, up 14.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 13.4%, averaging an annual increase of 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.7%)	4.0%	14.4%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Slovakia's imports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in volume terms were Czechia (29.1%), Poland (26.2%), and Germany (10.5%). Together, these three countries accounted for 65.8% of total imports.

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 sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 73.540 million US dollars, a 4.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 15.9%, with a CAGR of 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	0.2%	4.8%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia (31.5%), Poland (24.6%), and Germany (10.7%) were the leading sources for Slovakia's imports of sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in value terms. Combined, they made up 66.8% 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