Austria: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Austria

The Austrian asparagus market dropped notably to $X in 2022, waning by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Asparagus consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Asparagus Production in Austria

In value terms, asparagus production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of asparagus in Austria totaled X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. The asparagus yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The asparagus harvested area in Austria declined slightly to X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 28% against the previous year. The asparagus harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, exports of asparagus from Austria contracted to X tons, reducing by -11.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 70%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asparagus exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Austria, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, asparagus exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia stood at +18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-12.1% per year) and Italy (+8.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Austria, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia stood at +21.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+20.9% per year) and Germany (-2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, asparagus imports into Austria declined remarkably to X tons, dropping by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of asparagus imports to Austria, together comprising 81% of total imports. Slovakia, Hungary and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest asparagus suppliers to Austria, together comprising 83% of total imports. Slovakia, Hungary and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +42.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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