Czech Republic: Green Bean Market 2024

Green Bean Market Size in the Czech Republic

After three years of growth, the Czech green bean market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, showed a notable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Green Bean Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, green bean production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed moderate growth. 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 attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in the Czech Republic shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average green bean yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in the Czech Republic; approximately mirroring 2022 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2023, approx. X tons of green beans were exported from the Czech Republic; surging by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for green bean exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, green bean exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Austria (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for green bean exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2023, purchases abroad of green beans decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, green bean imports shrank notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Denmark, Thailand and Spain 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 Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest green bean suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Thailand, France, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2023, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured 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, green bean import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform