Eastern Europe: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European mushroom and truffle market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of mushrooms and truffles were exported in Eastern Europe; standing approx. at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports declined notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Belarus (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Lithuania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mushroom and truffle exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (X%) and Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Belarus (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Lithuania (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest mushroom and truffle supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of mushrooms and truffles decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Slovakia (X%), Belarus (X%) and Poland (X%).

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

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mushrooms and truffles in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform