Czech Republic: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in the Czech vegetable market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. 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 in certain years. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Vegetable Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, vegetable production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in the Czech Republic amounted to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in the Czech Republic amounted to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Vegetable Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) 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 tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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 Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, vegetable export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After five years of decline, purchases abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced modestly 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform