Slovakia: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak green peas market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. Green peas consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Peas Production in Slovakia

In value terms, green peas production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 61%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of peas (green) in Slovakia skyrocketed to X tons per ha, surging by 65% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 90%. The green peas yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the green peas harvested area in Slovakia shrank modestly to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green peas production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of peas (green) increased by 62% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 519% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, green peas exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 248% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of green peas exports from Slovakia, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +49.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for peas (green) exports from Slovakia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary stood at +47.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+43.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+45.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green peas export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Austria ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 Italy (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Green peas imports into Slovakia stood at X tons in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 137%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of green peas imports to Slovakia, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Slovakia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +22.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-7.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+57.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average green peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 82% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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