Key Market Indicators
Sales of Slovak paperboard are expected to reach €669 million by 2026, a decrease of 0.5% compared to 2021. Since 2013, the market has declined by 1.4% year on year. In 2021, Slovakia was ranked 15th, with Belgium overtaking at €667 million. Finland, Sweden and Austria held the second, third and fourth positions, respectively. Slovak paperboard imports are projected to reach 444,640 metric tons by 2026, an increase of 0.3% year on year. Since 1998, demand has decreased by 0.9% annually. In 2021, Slovakia was ranked 53rd, with Pakistan overtaking at 432,960 metric tons. Germany, the United States and Italy held the second, third and fourth positions, respectively. Slovak paperboard exports are expected to reach 636,140 metric tons by 2026, a rise of 0.2% year on year. Since 1998, supply has decreased by 2.7% annually. In 2021, Slovakia was placed 32nd, with Slovenia overtaking at 617,920 metric tons. The United States, Sweden and Finland held the second, third and fourth positions, respectively.
