Slovakia: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak vegetable market fell modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Slovakia

In value terms, vegetable production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Slovakia dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly 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, the vegetable harvested area in Slovakia reached X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from Slovakia; growing by X% on the year before. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Slovakia were Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, which accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Slovakia; jumping by X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Austria, Greece and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, France, Austria, Greece and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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