Czech Republic: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech onion and shallot market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.8% against 2019 indices. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, onion and shallot production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of onions and shallots in the Czech Republic expanded to X tons per ha, growing by 2.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot yield decreased by -2.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of onions and shallots production in the Czech Republic shrank slightly to X ha, reducing by -1.6% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of onions and shallots was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period 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 2013 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for onion and shallot exports from the Czech Republic, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, onion and shallot exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia totaled -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-7.5% per year) and Austria (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for onions and shallots exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-4.7% per year) and Austria (+2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -14.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 76%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Romania (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of onions and shallots increased by 6.6% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% 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 +7.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 80% of total imports. Austria, Poland, Italy, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +14.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest onion and shallot suppliers to the Czech Republic were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +17.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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