Slovakia: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak meat and poultry market rose markedly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Meat And Poultry Production in Slovakia

In value terms, meat and poultry production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Meat and poultry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of meat and poultry in Slovakia stood at X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Slovakia shrank to X heads in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production peaked at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of meat and poultry exported from Slovakia rose slightly to X tons, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Romania, France, Italy, Bulgaria 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 shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Romania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of meat and poultry into Slovakia amounted to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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