Slovakia: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak pulses market fell remarkably to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Slovakia

In value terms, pulses production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Slovakia dropped to X tons per ha in 2021, with a decrease of -X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Slovakia; approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Hungary (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Slovakia; declining by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, pulses imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of pulses imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Canada ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest pulses suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +X%, saw 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

In 2021, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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