Homogenised composite food preparations market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market value for homogenised composite food preparations in Slovakia declined from 21.5 million dollars in 2018 to 15.5 million in 2019, largely because exports surged by 45% to 32.7 million dollars that year. Slovakia was already a top exporter of these products, with significant companies driving overseas sales. Production continued to grow, reaching 46.8 million dollars by 2020, while the net market size stabilised around 15.7 million dollars as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global food supply chains and shifted consumer demand toward convenient and health-conscious options.

After 2020, both import and export values expanded steadily. Imports rose from 3.7 million dollars in 2020 to 9.6 million in 2024, and exports climbed from 34.7 million to 60.5 million dollars over the same period. This growth coincided with updated EU regulations on composite products, which applied from April 2021 and affected market access and official controls for Slovak producers and traders. Consumer preferences increasingly favored sustainable and clean-label products, influencing product development and market offerings.

Slovakia reinforced its role as a major global exporter, ranking third worldwide by 2023, underscoring the influence of large companies and the potential entry of new players. While no major country-specific legislative changes were reported in recent years, ongoing EU food safety rules and global trade dynamics continued to shape the market environment.

Production homogenised composite food preparations in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of homogenised composite food preparations in Slovakia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 46 785 thousand US dollars, up 3.6% from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production grew by 15.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Slovakia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of homogenised composite food preparations in Slovakia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Slovakia produced 10 042 tonnes, marking a 1.6% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2020, production expanded by 19.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

Exports homogenised composite food preparations from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of homogenised composite food preparations from Slovakia showed significant volatility during this period. In 2017, exports hit a low, then peaked in 2019 at 9 332 tonnes, representing a 74.1% increase from the previous year. By 2020, exports fell to 7 515 tonnes, a sharp decline of 19.5% from 2019. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 2.4 between the high in 2019 and the low in 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland remained the dominant export partner for Slovakia in terms of volume, accounting for 73.7% of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of smaller shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of homogenised composite food preparations from Slovakia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 34 720 thousand US dollars, up 6.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 129.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland and Austria together accounted for 82.1% of Slovakia's total export value for homogenised composite food preparations. Other countries formed a diversified but less significant portion of exports.

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

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

Imports homogenised composite food preparations to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of homogenised composite food preparations into Slovakia rose in 2020, reaching 1 150 tonnes, a strong increase of 22.1% compared to 2019. In 2019, imports had hit a low of 941 tonnes, with a decline of 7.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of homogenised composite food preparations into Slovakia were largely oriented towards Czechia and Hungary, which together accounted for 82.9% of total volume. Other destinations played a secondary role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Slovakia's imports of homogenised composite food preparations increased in 2020. Imports reached 3 011 thousand US dollars, up 21.2% from 2019. In 2019, imports had fallen to a low of 3 011 thousand US dollars, with a decline of 11.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Hungary, and Germany were the principal suppliers of homogenised composite food preparations to Slovakia in value terms. Czechia accounted for 59.1% of imports, Hungary for 18.1%, and Germany for 10.6%, jointly making up 87.8% of total import value.

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

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