Czech Republic: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in the Czech Republic

After two years of decline, the Czech strawberry market increased by 26% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Strawberry Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, strawberry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +3.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in the Czech Republic rose notably to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 9.4% on the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry yield remained at a 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 strawberry harvested area in the Czech Republic fell modestly to X ha, shrinking by -2.1% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of strawberries exported from the Czech Republic contracted to X tons, waning by -3.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 102%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +49.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+47.8% per year) and Germany (+19.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Slovakia (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of strawberries increased by 26% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+25.3% per year) and Greece (+14.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to the Czech Republic, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+21.7% per year) and Greece (+17.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, strawberry import price increased by +63.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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