Vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in Slovakia contracted sharply from 35 540 tonnes in 2018 to 16 712 tonnes in 2020. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and logistics, slowing production and distribution. Prior to that, in 2019, new product segments such as specialised repair tapes and patches emerged, and growing interest in recyclable materials influenced distribution channels, though these developments did not offset the overall market decline.

Following the low point in 2020, the market volume recovered to 17 719 tonnes in 2023 and further to 19 206 tonnes in 2024. This recovery period saw manufacturers expand production capacity and modernise pressing equipment in 2021 to improve product quality. Subsequent efforts focused on product specialisation, including the launch of vulcanised rubber combined with contact adhesives for repairs, and the enhancement of distribution through digital sales platforms, while global raw material price fluctuations and logistics challenges affected production costs.

Production vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovakia's production of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 23 359 tonnes, marking a significant 35.2% drop compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 50.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 20.8%.

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

Exports vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Slovakia's exports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 11 040 tonnes, down by 18.7% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 17%, with an average annual rate of 6.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 14 544 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 9.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Poland were the top destinations for Slovakia's exports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in volume terms. Germany accounted for 49.9% of exports, Czechia for 16.4%, and Poland for 7.0%, together making up 73.3% 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, M $ US

Slovakia's exports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in value terms have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totalled 87.8 million US dollars, a 19.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 11.7%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 119.9 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 20.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Czechia, and Poland were the leading destinations for Slovakia's exports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in value terms. Germany held 56.0% of exports, Czechia 9.3%, and Poland 6.2%, collectively representing 71.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's imports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported approximately 4 393 tonnes, up by 14.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 13.7%, with an average annual rate of 4.4%. The lowest point was in 2018 at 3 623 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Poland were the key sources for Slovakia's imports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in volume terms. Germany contributed 26.9% of imports, Czechia 16.7%, and Poland 9.2%, together accounting for 52.8% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's imports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in value terms reached 23.7 million US dollars, showing only a slight change from the previous year. The highest value was in 2018 at 24.5 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 3.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Europe (not elsewhere specified), and Czechia were the main sources for Slovakia's imports of vulcanised rubber plates, sheets, strip, rods and profiles in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.1% of imports, Europe (not elsewhere specified) for 12.6%, and Czechia for 9.9%, jointly making up 55.6% 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