Slovakia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2025

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Slovakia

After two years of growth, the Slovak cauliflower and broccoli market decreased by -8.2% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild contraction. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Slovakia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 156%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cauliflower and broccoli in Slovakia contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield showed a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Slovakia declined dramatically to X ha in 2022, which is down by -16.7% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 50%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, cauliflower and broccoli exports from Slovakia reduced notably to X tons, dropping by -18.4% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 98%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary totaled -7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+32.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-25.5% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Slovakia, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 6% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary totaled -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+35.1% per year) and Germany (-6.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by +86.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the Czech Republic (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli imported into Slovakia declined slightly to X tons, dropping by -4.2% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +49.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cauliflower and broccoli imports to Slovakia, with a combined 70% share of total imports. France, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli suppliers to Slovakia were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.8%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average cauliflower and broccoli import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cauliflower and broccoli import price increased by +67.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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