Tissues and towels of paper market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Slovakia's market for tissues and towels of paper was heavily reliant on imports from neighboring European countries like Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Hungary, reflecting deep integration into regional supply chains. Market volume stood at 22.6 thousand tons that year. Consumption dipped slightly to 21.3 thousand tons in 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered a sharp surge in demand for hygienic paper products, pushing market volume to 25.2 thousand tons.

After the pandemic peak, the market continued to expand, despite a minor correction in 2021. By 2024, volume reached 38.2 thousand tons, valued at 78.7 million USD. This growth was supported by lasting shifts in consumer habits, such as a preference for facial tissues over traditional handkerchiefs, the rise of e-commerce, and the activity of major European producers. Environmental trends and EU sustainability regulations also shaped market development.

Production tissues and towels of paper in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Slovakia's production of tissues and towels of paper reached its lowest value at 67,080 thousand US dollars, declining by 4.1% that year. However, in 2020, output rebounded significantly to 76,780 thousand US dollars, marking a 14.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Slovakia's production volume of tissues and towels of paper turned upward. In 2019, output hit a low of 36,866 tonnes, following a 3.8% drop in 2018. By 2020, production surged to 43,973 tonnes, representing a 19.3% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 11.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Exports tissues and towels of paper from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of tissues and towels of paper have grown for two straight years. In 2018, exports fell to 29,623 tonnes, the lowest point during the period, with a decline of 6.1% that year. By 2020, exports climbed to 34,932 tonnes, showing a substantial 17.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports expanded by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary were the key partners for Slovakia's exports of tissues and towels of paper in volume terms. Czechia accounted for 35.9% of exports, Poland for 21.2%, and Hungary for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 69.6% of total export flows.

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

For the second year in a row, the value of tissues and towels of paper leaving Slovakia has increased. In 2018, exports dipped to 53,308 thousand US dollars, the lowest value in the period, with a decline of 1.9% that year. By 2020, exports rose to 61,836 thousand US dollars, up 15.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 13.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%.

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

During 2017-2020, Czechia, Poland, and Germany were the main destinations for Slovakia's exports of tissues and towels of paper in value terms. Czechia held a 34.4% share, Poland 17.7%, and Germany 11.9%. Collectively, these three markets made up 64.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports tissues and towels of paper to Slovakia

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In 2020, Slovakia's imports of tissues and towels of paper reached 16,175 tonnes, a robust 13.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with no change recorded.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and Italy were the primary sources for Slovakia's imports of tissues and towels of paper in volume terms. Together, these three markets supplied 71.3% 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, the value of Slovakia's imports of tissues and towels of paper stood at 29,676 thousand US dollars, an 8.7% uptick compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, import value increased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The largest decline was in 2019, when imports fell by 3.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Italy remained the leading sources for Slovakia's imports of tissues and towels of paper in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.0% of imports, Poland for 22.7%, and Italy for 10.5%. Combined, these three countries represented 67.2% of total import flows.

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

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