Slovakia: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in Slovakia

For the fourth year in a row, the Slovak cauliflower and broccoli market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Cauliflower and broccoli consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in Slovakia

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average cauliflower and broccoli yield in Slovakia surged to X tons per ha, jumping by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area in Slovakia amounted to X ha in 2023, leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cauliflower and broccoli harvested area peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2023, cauliflower and broccoli exports from Slovakia soared to X tons, jumping by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for cauliflower and broccoli exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cauliflower and broccoli export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cauliflower and broccoli export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Cauliflower and broccoli imports into Slovakia contracted dramatically to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cauliflower and broccoli import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cauliflower and broccoli import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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