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Travel goods, handbags and similar containers 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 for travel goods and handbags in Slovakia contracted between 2018 and 2020, with its size falling from USD 44.7 million to USD 33.5 million. This reduction was accompanied by a decline in both imports and exports during 2020, while domestic production remained at a low level.

From 2021 through 2024, trade flows recovered strongly. Imports grew from USD 124.9 million to USD 189.8 million, and exports increased from USD 82.9 million to USD 105.7 million, indicating a significant rebound in market activity after the earlier downturn.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2020, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 travel goods, handbags and similar containers in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slovakia's production of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 4 048 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 73.6% increase compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production surged by 231.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 49.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	90.8%	73.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports travel goods, handbags and similar containers from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 447 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 29.6% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 66.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 30.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.1%)	(19.3%)	(29.6%)	(30.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia's export destinations for travel goods, handbags, and similar containers were quite diverse. The top partners—Czechia (20.0% of exports in kind), Austria (11.4%), and Germany (11.1%)—together accounted for only 42.4% of total 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, M $ US

After rising for two years, Slovakia's exports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 70.8 million US dollars, down 16.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 84.9 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	10.8%	(16.6%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Czechia (23.4% of exports in value terms), Poland (13.9%), and Germany (12.8%) formed the core of Slovakia's exports, together accounting for 50.1% 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 travel goods, handbags and similar containers to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 5 877 tonnes, down 15.6% from the previous year. Over the period 2017–2020, imports decreased by 31.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.7%)	(16.0%)	(15.6%)	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (56.6% of imports in kind), Germany (11.0%), and Czechia (8.7%) were the main sources for Slovakia's imports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers, together making up 76.3% of total 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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Slovakia's imports of travel goods, handbags, and similar containers fell. In 2020, imports totaled 100.2 million US dollars, a 19.7% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, with an annualized decline of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 124.8 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.0%	3.9%	(19.7%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China (45.6% of imports in value terms), Germany (11.8%), and Czechia (6.9%) played leading roles in Slovakia's imports, jointly accounting for 64.3% 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