Trade lane

What Slovakia buys from China.

Slovakia imported USD 7.2bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, down 5 per cent on 2022. That is 8 per cent of everything Slovakia imported in these lines, and China is its number 4 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 7.2bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 7.5bn in 2022)
8 per centof Slovakia's imports in these lines, USD 96bn from every source
660product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#4China's rank among Slovakia's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Slovakia paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Slovakia imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 51 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Slovakia's imports32 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changedown 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,467 a tonne, 15,235 tonnes
    USD 312min 2024
  2. 2

    Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840

    Share of Slovakia's imports13 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,897 a tonne, 17,013 tonnes
    USD 236min 2024
  3. 3

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Slovakia's imports7 per cent, 68 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 186m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 906,097 a tonne, 260 tonnes
    USD 236min 2024
  4. 4

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491

    Share of Slovakia's imports13 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 240m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,289 a tonne, 6,374 tonnes
    USD 193min 2024
  5. 5

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Slovakia's imports29 per cent, 93 source countries
    Changeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 157m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 265,330 a tonne, 699 tonnes
    USD 185min 2024
  6. 6

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Slovakia's imports22 per cent, 88 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 139m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 31,397 a tonne, 4,599 tonnes
    USD 144min 2024
  7. 7

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Slovakia's imports19 per cent, 65 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 127m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 302,952 a tonne, 410 tonnes
    USD 124min 2024
  8. 8

    Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811

    Share of Slovakia's imports51 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 69m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,059 a tonne, 5,794 tonnes
    USD 110min 2024
  9. 9

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Slovakia's imports29 per cent, 102 source countries
    Changeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 20,031 a tonne, 5,299 tonnes
    USD 106min 2024
  10. 10

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Share of Slovakia's imports32 per cent, 88 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 114m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 34,524 a tonne, 2,954 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  11. 11

    Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490

    Share of Slovakia's imports36 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,745 a tonne, 7,768 tonnes
    USD 91min 2024
  12. 12

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of Slovakia's imports2 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,936 a tonne, 3,811 tonnes
    USD 84min 2024
  13. 13

    Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710

    Share of Slovakia's imports8 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 54m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 58,607 a tonne, 1,418 tonnes
    USD 83min 2024
  14. 14

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Slovakia's imports9 per cent, 129 source countries
    Changeup 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,656 a tonne, 8,285 tonnes
    USD 80min 2024
  15. 15

    Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopesHS 902920

    Share of Slovakia's imports39 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 145,613 a tonne, 545 tonnes
    USD 79min 2024
  16. 16

    Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679

    Share of Slovakia's imports70 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,561 a tonne, 5,334 tonnes
    USD 78min 2024
  17. 17

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Slovakia's imports28 per cent, 31 source countries
    Changefrom USD 1m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 14,514 a tonne, 4,969 tonnes
    USD 72min 2024
  18. 18

    Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590

    Share of Slovakia's imports29 per cent, 53 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,478 a tonne, 6,325 tonnes
    USD 66min 2024
  19. 19

    Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231

    Share of Slovakia's imports17 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 499,572 a tonne, 118 tonnes
    USD 59min 2024
  20. 20

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Slovakia's imports30 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 43,877 a tonne, 1,312 tonnes
    USD 58min 2024
  21. 21

    Vehicle parts: silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes: parts thereofHS 870892

    Share of Slovakia's imports10 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,098 a tonne, 3,848 tonnes
    USD 54min 2024
  22. 22

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Slovakia's imports17 per cent, 83 source countries
    Changedown 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 98m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,835 a tonne, 2,972 tonnes
    USD 53min 2024
  23. 23

    Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690

    Share of Slovakia's imports20 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 39,299 a tonne, 1,334 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  24. 24

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, without drivers or control circuitsHS 852411

    Share of Slovakia's imports15 per cent, 24 source countries
    Changeup 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 50min 2024
  25. 25

    Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300

    Share of Slovakia's imports23 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changeup 351 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,289 a tonne, 7,859 tonnes
    USD 49min 2024
  26. 26

    Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)HS 840991

    Share of Slovakia's imports7 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 7,839 a tonne, 5,962 tonnes
    USD 47min 2024
  27. 27

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640291

    Share of Slovakia's imports30 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 28,125 a tonne, 1,590 tonnes
    USD 45min 2024
  28. 28

    Bearings: parts, (other than balls, needles and rollers)HS 848299

    Share of Slovakia's imports41 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,988 a tonne, 10,604 tonnes
    USD 42min 2024
  29. 29

    Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereofHS 850490

    Share of Slovakia's imports40 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 23,177 a tonne, 1,792 tonnes
    USD 42min 2024
  30. 30

    Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metalHS 830242

    Share of Slovakia's imports15 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,113 a tonne, 19,051 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  31. 31

    Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990

    Share of Slovakia's imports14 per cent, 64 source countries
    Changedown 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 160m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,010 a tonne, 1,525 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  32. 32

    Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereofHS 870850

    Share of Slovakia's imports5 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,507 a tonne, 8,792 tonnes
    USD 40min 2024
  33. 33

    Projectors: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852862

    Share of Slovakia's imports80 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 177 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 196,323 a tonne, 193 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  34. 34

    Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239

    Share of Slovakia's imports12 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 93,043 a tonne, 407 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  35. 35

    Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830

    Share of Slovakia's imports16 per cent, 89 source countries
    Changedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 204,966 a tonne, 176 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  36. 36

    Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)HS 851660

    Share of Slovakia's imports33 per cent, 50 source countries
    Changeup 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,222 a tonne, 4,339 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  37. 37

    Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulatedHS 731210

    Share of Slovakia's imports31 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 1,879 a tonne, 18,561 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  38. 38

    Carbon: carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c.HS 280300

    Share of Slovakia's imports18 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changeup 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 32min 2024
  39. 39

    Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852852

    Share of Slovakia's imports8 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changedown 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 126m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 18,967 a tonne, 1,694 tonnes
    USD 32min 2024
  40. 40

    Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420292

    Share of Slovakia's imports28 per cent, 97 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,352 a tonne, 1,173 tonnes
    USD 32min 2024
  41. 41

    Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030

    Share of Slovakia's imports19 per cent, 101 source countries
    Changeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 36,879 a tonne, 859 tonnes
    USD 32min 2024
  42. 42

    Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950

    Share of Slovakia's imports25 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,938 a tonne, 1,846 tonnes
    USD 31min 2024
  43. 43

    Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drillsHS 846729

    Share of Slovakia's imports39 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 26,183 a tonne, 1,136 tonnes
    USD 30min 2024
  44. 44

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Slovakia's imports5 per cent, 91 source countries
    Changeup 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,687 a tonne, 5,164 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  45. 45

    Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression typesHS 848071

    Share of Slovakia's imports21 per cent, 34 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,991 a tonne, 1,624 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  46. 46

    Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750WHS 850131

    Share of Slovakia's imports12 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,910 a tonne, 2,907 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  47. 47

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Slovakia's imports8 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 218 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,654 a tonne, 1,041 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  48. 48

    Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: partsHS 848390

    Share of Slovakia's imports17 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 5,149 a tonne, 5,588 tonnes
    USD 29min 2024
  49. 49

    Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kWHS 850152

    Share of Slovakia's imports37 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changefrom USD 2m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 14,341 a tonne, 1,987 tonnes
    USD 28min 2024
  50. 50

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442

    Share of Slovakia's imports11 per cent, 90 source countries
    Changedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,774 a tonne, 1,598 tonnes
    USD 28min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300USD 49m in 2024, up 351 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 23 per cent of the line.
  2. Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830USD 23m in 2024, up 280 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 3 per cent of the line.
  3. Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocksHS 848350USD 19m in 2024, up 252 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 15 per cent of the line.
  4. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989USD 29m in 2024, up 218 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 8 per cent of the line.
  5. Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-orientedHS 722511USD 25m in 2024, up 209 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 50 per cent of the line.
  6. Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412USD 15m in 2024, up 189 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 39 per cent of the line.
  7. Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840USD 236m in 2024, up 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022). China supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  8. Projectors: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852862USD 38m in 2024, up 177 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). China supplies 80 per cent of the line.
  9. Smoothing irons: electricHS 851640USD 20m in 2024, up 169 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 39 per cent of the line.
  10. Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110USD 28m in 2024, up 157 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 4 per cent of the line.
  11. Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereofHS 870895USD 20m in 2024, up 143 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  12. Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70HS 847180USD 22m in 2024, up 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). China supplies 26 per cent of the line.
  13. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, covering the ankle, outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640391USD 12m in 2024, up 127 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  14. Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222USD 18m in 2024, up 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 36 per cent of the line.
  15. Hats and other headgear: knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed...HS 650500USD 17m in 2024, up 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 35 per cent of the line.
  16. Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubberHS 401693USD 12m in 2024, up 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  17. Carbon: carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c.HS 280300USD 32m in 2024, up 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). China supplies 18 per cent of the line.
  18. Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810USD 14m in 2024, up 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  19. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 80m in 2024, up 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022). China supplies 9 per cent of the line.
  20. Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kWHS 850132USD 10m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 20 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Slovakia imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 85167970 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 78m; 52 source countries in all.
  2. Projectors: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 85286280 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 38m; 33 source countries in all.
  3. Engines: rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsionHS 84079093 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 21m; 21 source countries in all.
  4. Magnesium: raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size, powdersHS 81043099 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 21m; 5 source countries in all.
  5. Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703HS 87039061 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 17m; 20 source countries in all.
  6. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of other than liquid crystals or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), without drivers...HS 85241999 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 14m; 23 source countries in all.
  7. Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 90283063 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 11m; 33 source countries in all.
  8. Lenses: objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)HS 90021967 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 9m; 31 source countries in all.
  9. Mica: plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materialsHS 68141081 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 7m; 14 source countries in all.
  10. Organo-sulphur compounds: n.e.c. in heading no. 2930HS 29309063 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 5m; 27 source countries in all.
  11. Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 54022061 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 4m; 18 source countries in all.
  12. Sound recording or reproducing apparatus: turntables (record-decks)HS 85193073 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 4m; 34 source countries in all.
  13. Glass fibres: (including glass wool), yarns and sliversHS 70191396 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 3m; 10 source countries in all.
  14. Magnetic media: cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 85232184 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 31 source countries in all.
  15. Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, unbleached or bleachedHS 60063172 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 16 source countries in all.
  16. Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic windingHS 91022983 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 2m; 31 source countries in all.
  17. Paper articles: apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibresHS 48185067 per cent of Slovakia's imports of the line, USD 1m; 20 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Slovakia at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760China: USD 312m at USD 20,467 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 142m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 15,309 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 52,379 a tonne.
  2. Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840China: USD 236m at USD 13,897 a tonne. France: USD 63m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 10,485 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,401 a tonne.
  3. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491China: USD 193m at USD 30,289 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 944m (64 per cent of the line) at USD 20,672 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 40,358 a tonne.
  4. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762China: USD 185m at USD 265,330 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 32m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 187,765 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 267,795 a tonne.
  5. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130China: USD 124m at USD 302,952 a tonne. Hungary: USD 15m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 150,203 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 285,397 a tonne.
  6. Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811China: USD 110m at USD 19,059 a tonne. Romania: USD 18m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 5,198 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 22,555 a tonne.
  7. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300China: USD 106m at USD 20,031 a tonne. Poland: USD 24m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 8,793 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 19,233 a tonne.
  8. Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419China: USD 102m at USD 34,524 a tonne. Germany: USD 69m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 17,130 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 34,930 a tonne.
  9. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829China: USD 84m at USD 21,936 a tonne. Germany: USD 1.1bn (28 per cent of the line) at USD 13,223 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,571 a tonne.
  10. Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710China: USD 83m at USD 58,607 a tonne. Lithuania: USD 43m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 19,430 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 94,440 a tonne.
  11. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690China: USD 80m at USD 9,656 a tonne. Poland: USD 84m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 5,672 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,385 a tonne.
  12. Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopesHS 902920China: USD 79m at USD 145,613 a tonne. Romania: USD 11m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 75,280 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 181,360 a tonne.
  13. Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231China: USD 59m at USD 499,572 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 13m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 375,317 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 629,109 a tonne.
  14. Vehicle parts: silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes: parts thereofHS 870892China: USD 54m at USD 14,098 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 77m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 10,825 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,974 a tonne.
  15. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299China: USD 53m at USD 17,835 a tonne. Turkey: USD 6m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 11,168 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,245 a tonne.
  16. Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690China: USD 52m at USD 39,299 a tonne. Italy: USD 37m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 21,946 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 35,542 a tonne.
  17. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, covering the ankle, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640291China: USD 45m at USD 28,125 a tonne. Germany: USD 39m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 15,895 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 28,420 a tonne.
  18. Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereofHS 850490China: USD 42m at USD 23,177 a tonne. Poland: USD 8m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 13,533 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,960 a tonne.
  19. Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990China: USD 40m at USD 26,010 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 23m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 16,994 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 42,492 a tonne.
  20. Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420292China: USD 32m at USD 27,352 a tonne. Germany: USD 19m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 17,184 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,352 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Slovakia with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Slovakia imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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