Slovakia: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Slovakia

After two years of growth, the Slovak fruit market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Fruit Production in Slovakia

In value terms, fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Slovakia stood at X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Slovakia; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Fruit Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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