Slovakia: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2025

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Slovakia

After two years of growth, the Slovak mushroom and truffle market decreased by -9.8% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Slovakia

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 13%. Mushroom and truffle production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle yield in Slovakia stood at less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The mushroom and truffle harvested area in Slovakia was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of mushrooms and truffles were exported from Slovakia; rising by 29% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 133%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of mushroom and truffle exports from Slovakia, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mushroom and truffle exported from Slovakia were Hungary ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports. Poland and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malta, with a CAGR of +11.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -14.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($X per ton) and Hungary ($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 Malta (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Mushroom and truffle imports into Slovakia reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by -9% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to Slovakia, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest mushroom and truffle suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +11.6%, saw 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

The average mushroom and truffle import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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