Slovakia: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Slovakia

After two years of decline, the Slovak grain market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grain Production in Slovakia

In value terms, grain production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cereal grains in Slovakia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area in Slovakia expanded modestly to X ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of cereal grains exported from Slovakia soared to X tons, rising by X% against 2021. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from Slovakia were Hungary ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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