Czech Republic: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech vegetable market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, vegetable production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in the Czech Republic reached X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 vegetables production in the Czech Republic was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

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: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Poland, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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