Czech Republic: Vegetable Puree Market 2024

Vegetable Puree Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech vegetable puree market decreased by -0.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Vegetable puree consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Puree Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, vegetable puree production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 -6.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 34%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Puree Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of vegetable puree decreased by -7.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable puree exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable puree exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable puree exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia stood at +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+45.1% per year) and Hungary (+148.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetable puree exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+48.8% per year) and Hungary (+182.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable puree export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth 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, vegetable puree export price increased by +68.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, 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 Hungary (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Puree Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetable puree decreased by -1.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable puree imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable puree supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable puree imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +27.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+35.0% per year) and Hungary (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest vegetable puree suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. Slovakia, Poland, France, Spain, Austria and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +81.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 vegetable puree import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -13% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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