Slovakia: Plantain Market 2025

Plantain Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Slovak plantain market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plantain Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Plantain exports from Slovakia surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plantain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Malta (X tons) were the main destinations of plantain exports from Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malta (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for plantain exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Malta ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Malta, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plantain export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Malta ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plantain Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Plantain imports into Slovakia soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plantain imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. 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 attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 plantain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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