Slovakia: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak apple market declined to $X in 2021, waning by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Slovakia

In value terms, apple production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Apple production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apples in Slovakia expanded rapidly to X tons per ha in 2021, surging by 14% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the average apple yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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.

The apple harvested area in Slovakia contracted to X ha in 2021, waning by -8.9% on 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with a decrease of -1.8%. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Apple exports from Slovakia reduced dramatically to X tons in 2021, dropping by -18.2% on 2020. In general, exports showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Slovakia, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic amounted to -4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+6.0% per year) and Austria (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Slovakia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic stood at -5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+10.1% per year) and Hungary (+17.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apple Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of apples decreased by -23% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, apple imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of apple imports to Slovakia, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to Slovakia were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +13.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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