Slovakia: Pulses Market 2024

Pulses Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak pulses market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Pulses consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Pulses Production in Slovakia

In value terms, pulses production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of pulses in Slovakia stood at X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a noticeable 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, pulses yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 pulses were harvested in Slovakia; which is down by X% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pulses exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, Poland, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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, the largest markets for pulses exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Romania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Slovakia

Pulses imports into Slovakia soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a temperate 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

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. Hungary, Ethiopia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest pulses suppliers to Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Canada ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland, China, Ethiopia, Germany, the Netherlands and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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 Platform

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