Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the physical volume of the mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Slovakia contracted by approximately 25%, falling from 7 400 tonnes to 5 600 tonnes. This decline was not uniform, with a temporary increase in 2020 followed by sustained reductions in subsequent years.

A notable shift occurred in trade patterns, as exports surged from just 55 tonnes in 2018 to over 1 000 tonnes by 2024. At the same time, imports gradually decreased, which contributed to the overall reduction in domestic market volume available for consumption.

Despite the drop in volume, the market's value in thousand USD grew by roughly 30% across the period, reaching 10.5 million USD in 2024. This increase was particularly sharp in 2023, indicating a significant rise in unit prices or a shift toward higher-value products within the category.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's production of mustard powder and prepared mustard was valued at 7 062 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 10.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia ranked 9th globally in the production of mustard powder and prepared mustard.

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

Slovakia's production of mustard powder and prepared mustard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 905 tonnes, reflecting a moderate year-over-year rise of 8.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 14.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.6%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Slovakia's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard declined. In 2020, exports reached 48 tonnes, representing a dramatic decrease of 38.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 78 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 42.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Czechia were the main destinations for Slovakia's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in kind. Poland accounted for 25.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 24.4%, and Czechia for 18.2%, together making up 67.9% of total export flows.

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

Following a two-year uptick, Slovakia's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in value terms declined. In 2020, export value amounted to 91 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp year-over-year decrease of 43.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 161 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 48.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Czechia remained the key partners for Slovakia's exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in value terms. The United Kingdom held 32.9% of exports, Poland 22.2%, and Czechia 10.8%, collectively accounting for 65.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in kind amounted to 2 007 tonnes, showing a moderate year-over-year increase of 8.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 857 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 2 092 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia was the primary source for Slovakia's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in kind, accounting for 87.7% of total imports. Other destinations contributed much smaller shares.

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

In 2020, Slovakia's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in value terms reached 1 707 thousand US dollars, up by 18.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 26.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 13.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 24.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Czechia clearly dominated Slovakia's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in value terms, holding 73.2% of total import flows. Other countries each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

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

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