Slovakia: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak strawberry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Strawberry Production in Slovakia

In value terms, strawberry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of strawberries in Slovakia stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, strawberry yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average strawberry 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.

The strawberry harvested area in Slovakia reduced to X ha in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Strawberry exports from Slovakia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Slovakia were Spain ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, strawberry export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Slovakia

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of strawberries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion 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 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Slovakia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest strawberry suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, 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

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, strawberry import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 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 in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 more modest paces of growth.

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