Slovakia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak vegetable market fell modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Slovakia

In value terms, vegetable production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Slovakia contracted modestly to X tons per ha, approximately equating the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year. 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 vegetables in Slovakia reached X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Slovakia amounted to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Slovakia; rising by X% against the year before. The total import volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, France, Hungary, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

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

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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