Czech Republic: Vegetable Market 2022

Vegetable Market Size in the Czech Republic

After five years of growth, the Czech vegetable market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Vegetable Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, vegetable production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

The average yield of vegetables in the Czech Republic reduced to X tonnes per ha in 2021, which is down by -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the peak level at X tonnes per ha in 2020, and then contracted modestly 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.

The vegetable harvested area in the Czech Republic fell slightly to X ha in 2021, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tonnes) was the main destination for vegetable exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), threefold. Hungary (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetable exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% 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 +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, vegetable export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of vegetables decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, France, Italy, Slovakia and Austria, which together accounted for a further X 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 +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to the Czech Republic were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, France, Slovakia and Austria, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform