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Apple market in Slovakia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples in Slovakia displayed considerable variability between 2018 and 2023, with the overall size shifting from 57 065 t to 57 796 t. This period was characterized by a sequence of significant swings rather than a stable trend, reflecting the market's sensitivity to annual conditions.

A pronounced surge lifted the market to 61 136 t in 2020, followed by a sharp contraction to 49 156 t in 2021. The market then entered a recovery phase, growing by 13% in 2022 and a further 4% in 2023, ultimately returning to a volume comparable to the beginning of the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Slovakia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Slovakia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Slovakia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Apple production in Slovakia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Slovakia produced 28 430 tons of apples, which represents a 19.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 43 930 tons. The largest year-on-year decrease occurred in 2019 at 19.9%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2018 with a 35.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.3%	(19.9%)	(19.2%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia exported 16 995 tons of apples, marking an 8.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 29.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 8.9%. The largest decline in exports was recorded in 2019 at 6.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a 27.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.7%	(6.4%)	8.0%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia and Italy remained the leading markets for Slovakia's apple exports in volume terms, together accounting for 81.9% of total export flows. Other trading partners played a more limited role during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia exported apples worth 14 305 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 50.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 65%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 18.2%. The largest decline in export value was recorded in 2019 at 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.1%	(12.9%)	50.3%	18.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Czechia remained the primary destination for Slovakia's apple exports in value terms, accounting for 71.9% of total export flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Apple imports to Slovakia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia imported 41 800 tons of apples, which is 41.8% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 13%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 29 940 tons, which represented a 31.9% decrease from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.9%)	17.0%	41.8%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (32.7% of import volume), Hungary (15.2%), and Italy (14.4%) continued to be the main suppliers of apples to Slovakia. Together, these three countries accounted for 62.3% of Slovakia's total apple imports in volume terms.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 20 347 thousand US dollars, then surged to 37 058 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 1.8-fold increase. The 2020 figure shows a sharp gain of 82.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline in import value was recorded in 2019 at 19.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	(19.0%)	82.1%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, three principal markets — Poland, Italy, and Hungary — together accounted for 59.5% of the total value of apple imports to Slovakia.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Slovakia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io