Slovakia: Apricot Market 2025

Apricot Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak apricot market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Apricot consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apricot Production in Slovakia

In value terms, apricot production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of apricots in Slovakia contracted dramatically to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by -29.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 133%. The apricot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of apricots in Slovakia stood at X ha, increasing by 2.6% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of apricots increased by 24% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apricot exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), sixfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +30.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-14.4% per year) and Hungary (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for apricots exports from Slovakia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +32.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-12.6% per year) and Hungary (-12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -1.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, apricot export price decreased by -17.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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 Bulgaria (+177.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of apricots imported into Slovakia surged to X tons, picking up by 22% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 67%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest apricot supplier to Slovakia, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, apricot imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+8.0% per year) and Spain (+15.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest apricot suppliers to Slovakia were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +44.1%, 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

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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