Not frozen prepared potatoes market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for not frozen prepared potatoes in Slovakia declined from 8 582 t to 6 989 t. Early packaging experiments and a consumer shift toward preferring potato shape and color influenced product variety in 2018. The government's 2020 policy to boost food self-sufficiency and support potato growers aimed to strengthen domestic production, yet overall market size continued to contract through 2021.

The market rebounded strongly, reaching 11 627 t in 2023, before easing to 9 509 t in 2024. This peak was driven by a surge in imports to 12 734 t in 2023, as domestic potato cultivation faced historically low harvested areas and challenging weather conditions. In 2024, while cultivated area and domestic production improved, imports of semi-finished potato products and potato flour remained high, and new legislative measures for food quality and safety control were implemented.

Production not frozen prepared potatoes in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of not frozen prepared potatoes in Slovakia was 4 328 K $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 327 K $ US, which also marked the largest decline of 11.8% during this timeframe.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovakia produced 1 066 tonnes of not frozen prepared potatoes, representing a 2.3% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production grew by 53.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.3%. The lowest production level was in 2017 at 695 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 69.6%.

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

Exports not frozen prepared potatoes from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia exported 978 tonnes of not frozen prepared potatoes, showing a sharp decline of 16.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 15.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 1 174 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 18.8% during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria was the dominant destination for Slovakia's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes in kind, accounting for 86.0% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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 not frozen prepared potatoes from Slovakia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 379 K $ US, marking a measured decrease of 5.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 3.9%, with an annualized rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 558 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, Austria concentrated most of Slovakia's exports in value terms, taking 71.5% of total flows. The remaining share was fragmented among other smaller markets.

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

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

Imports not frozen prepared potatoes to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes totaled 7 097 tonnes, down by 15.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.4%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Czechia, Switzerland, and Germany stood out as the main sources for Slovakia's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in kind. Czechia accounted for 52.1% of imports, Switzerland for 18.5%, and Germany for 12.7%, together representing 83.3% of total flows.

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 gain, Slovakia's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in value terms declined. In 2020, imports were 22 165 K $ US, down by 2.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22 783 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Switzerland, and Germany formed the main group of sources for Slovakia's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in value terms. Czechia accounted for 47.7% of imports, Switzerland for 22.1%, and Germany for 15.4%, with a combined share of 85.2% of total flows.

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

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