Slovakia: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak tomato market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 24% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Tomato consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Tomato Production in Slovakia

In value terms, tomato production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 233% against the previous year. Tomato production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tomatoes in Slovakia dropped rapidly to X tons per ha in 2021, waning by -18.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. The tomato yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the tomato harvested area in Slovakia soared to X ha, rising by 59% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, tomato exports from Slovakia surged to X tons, rising by 27% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, tomato exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 46%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +12.7%).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for tomato exported from Slovakia worldwide.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, tomato export price increased by +32.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of tomatoes, when their volume decreased by -11.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Slovakia, with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Hungary, Germany, France and Poland, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest tomato suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Hungary, France and Poland, which together accounted for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +47.1%, recorded 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 tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 31% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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