Czech Republic: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech spinach market decreased by -10.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Spinach Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, spinach production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 263%. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2022, the average yield of spinach in the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X tons per ha, increasing by 26% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, the average spinach 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.

The spinach harvested area in the Czech Republic contracted notably to X ha in 2022, which is down by -23.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 91%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Spinach Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of spinach were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from the Czech Republic, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), eightfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+81.2% per year) and Germany (-0.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for spinach exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+91.0% per year) and Germany (+10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, spinach export price increased by +77.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Germany (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of spinach imported into the Czech Republic expanded notably to X tons, growing by 6.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% 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 +21.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 66%. 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, spinach imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.4% per year) and Spain (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to the Czech Republic, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +27.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.9% per year) and Poland (+44.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, spinach import price increased by +92.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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