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Switching and routing equipment 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 size for switching and routing equipment in Slovakia showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 128.1 million USD in 2018, it rose sharply to 190.7 million USD in 2019 and stabilized around 189.9 million USD in 2020. A further increase to 210.0 million USD followed in 2021, before a slight dip to 205.2 million USD in 2022. The most pronounced contraction occurred in 2023, when the market size fell to 136.1 million USD.

A strong recovery to 203.7 million USD marked 2024. This expansion was primarily driven by the entry of new competitors and major investments in 5G network infrastructure, which boosted demand for advanced switching and routing gear. Concurrently, significant industry consolidation, exemplified by Cisco Systems' acquisition of Splunk for 28 billion USD, integrated cybersecurity and data analytics deeper into communication platforms, further stimulating market growth.

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, K unit
  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, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/B unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/B unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/B unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/B unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/B unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  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 switching and routing equipment in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. From 2017 to 2018, the peak-to-trough amplitude reached 12.9 times. In 2020, Slovakia's output of switching and routing equipment was valued at 12 640 K $ US, marking a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 17 052 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 1 187.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 187.4%	(24.9%)	(1.2%)	112.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Market performance showed notable fluctuations throughout the period. The peak was in 2018 and the trough in 2017, with a 330-fold gap between them. In 2020, Slovakia produced 2 825 K units of switching and routing equipment, representing a modest year-on-year decrease of 3.6%. The maximum production was recorded in 2018 at 3 873 K units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 24.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, jumping by 32 860.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32 860.0%	(24.3%)	(3.6%)	521.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports switching and routing equipment from Slovakia

Exports in kind, unit

Cross-border shipments of switching and routing equipment from Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia exported 151 349 350.11 units, up by 71.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 358.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 66.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	98.3%	34.5%	71.9%	66.1%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of switching and routing equipment exports from Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia exported 338.6 M $ US worth of this equipment, which is 19.9% more than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 219.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 47.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	81.9%	46.7%	19.9%	47.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary (22.2% of exports in value terms), Poland (18.0%), and Czechia (15.5%) led the export structure, together accounting for 55.7% of total 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 switching and routing equipment to Slovakia

Imports in kind, unit

Cross-border shipments of switching and routing equipment into Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 158 534 199.80 units, reflecting a 30.8% increase relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 430.8%, with an annualized rate of 74.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	135.2%	72.6%	30.8%	74.4%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of switching and routing equipment imports into Slovakia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 515.9 M $ US, showing a 12.0% increase over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 162.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	54.6%	51.6%	12.0%	38.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China (35.4% of imports in value terms), Vietnam (22.0%), and Europe, not elsewhere specified (8.6%) formed the key group of partners for Slovakia's imports of switching and routing equipment, jointly representing 65.9% of total 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