Slovakia: Vegetable Product Market 2025

Vegetable Product Market Size in Slovakia

For the fifth consecutive year, the Slovak vegetable product market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 46% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Vegetable product consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Product Production in Slovakia

In value terms, vegetable product production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 397%. Vegetable product production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetable products in Slovakia declined significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -51.5% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 801%. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped remarkably 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 2022, approx. X ha of vegetable products were harvested in Slovakia; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 13%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable product harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, exports of vegetable products from Slovakia reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by -74.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 8,008% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable product exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 3,773%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Slovakia, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +15.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+33.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Slovakia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+10.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable product export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 68%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the Czech Republic (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Vegetable product imports into Slovakia shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -34.4% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 924%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 836%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable product to Slovakia, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +54.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+50.6% per year) and Poland (+32.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Slovakia, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +77.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+54.0% per year) and Poland (+21.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 55%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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