Czech Republic: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, the Czech mushroom and truffle market decreased by -24.7% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 83%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in the Czech Republic amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mushroom and truffle harvested area in the Czech Republic totaled less than X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of mushrooms and truffles exported from the Czech Republic soared to X tons, growing by 105% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from the Czech Republic, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia totaled +11.9%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for mushrooms and truffles exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at +8.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -40.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-1.7%).

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Mushroom and truffle imports into the Czech Republic amounted to X tons in 2022, increasing by 14% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +24.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +9.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main supplier of mushroom and truffle to the Czech Republic, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +6.8%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +5.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -15.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to -1.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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