Slovakia: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak other cereals market shrank to $X in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a measured expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in Slovakia

In value terms, other cereals production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of other cerealses in Slovakia fell to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 193%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average other cereals 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 2021, approx. X ha of other cerealses were harvested in Slovakia; approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 9.9%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, shipments abroad of other cerealses increased by 89% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 360%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 224%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, other cereals exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +36.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+22.0% per year) and Italy (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for other cereals exports from Slovakia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +35.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+13.9% per year) and Italy (-1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, the amount of other cerealses imported into Slovakia surged to X tons, with an increase of 40% against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 428%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, other cereals imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 378%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Slovakia, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, other cereals imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary totaled +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+14.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+47.3% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Slovakia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+25.3% per year) and Poland (+15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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