Slovakia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak pulses market surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Pulses consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pulses Production in Slovakia

In value terms, pulses production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of pulses in Slovakia totaled X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, pulses yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Slovakia; with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Slovakia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Poland, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pulses exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Romania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, 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 pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Pulses imports into Slovakia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated notable 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 2019 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Ethiopia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Canada ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest pulses suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, China, Ethiopia, Germany, the Netherlands and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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