Austria: Dried Mushroom Market 2023

Dried Mushroom Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian dried mushroom market increased by 45% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +48.1% against 2019 indices. Dried mushroom consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports from Austria

Dried mushroom exports from Austria skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 39% on the year before. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dried mushroom exports from Austria, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, dried mushroom exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iran (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +23.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+6.5% per year) and Iran (+238.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for dried mushroom exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Iran ($X), with a combined 94% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +35.9%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried mushroom export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, purchases abroad of dried mushrooms and truffles increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 68%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushroom to Austria, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, dried mushroom imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+66.7% per year) and China (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried mushroom to Austria, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+67.4% per year) and Russia (+22.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dried mushroom import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 76% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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