Slovakia: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak mushroom and truffle market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market 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. Mushroom and truffle consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Slovakia

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The average yield of mushrooms and truffles in Slovakia amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of mushrooms and truffles were harvested in Slovakia; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, mushroom and truffle exports from Slovakia skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of mushroom and truffle exports from Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for mushroom and truffle exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Malta, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malta (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of mushrooms and truffles imported into Slovakia shrank slightly to X tons, declining by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of mushroom and truffle imports to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest mushroom and truffle suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform