Stuffed pasta market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Slovak stuffed pasta market experienced notable shifts in volume. After reaching 8 929 t in 2018, the market contracted to 6 678 t in 2019. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand for long-shelf-life food items, including pasta, driving market volume up to 7 698 t. In 2021, growth continued to 8 541 t, supported by rising consumer interest in healthier and more sustainable options, such as gluten-free and vegan pasta varieties, which prompted producers to adapt their offerings.

In the subsequent period, import volumes of stuffed pasta rose from 3 344 t in 2021 to 4 449 t in 2023, reflecting sustained demand fueled by consumer preference for quality and specialized products, alongside the expansion of distribution channels like online sales. By 2024, imports declined to 3 354 t, coinciding with the entry of several new foreign retail chains onto the Slovak market and legislative updates governing the sale of pasta and bakery products, which altered competitive dynamics and accessibility.

Production stuffed pasta in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Stuffed pasta production in Slovakia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 11 334 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.1% decrease from the previous year. Production fell by 15.3% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 534 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 16.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production decreased by 24.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Slovakia's stuffed pasta production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5 020 tonnes, representing a 6.2% year-on-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 16%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The peak was in 2018 with 6 571 tonnes, which saw the largest increase at 10.0%. The most substantial decline happened in 2019, with an 18.5% drop.

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

Exports stuffed pasta from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 43 times. In 2020, Slovakia exported 338 tonnes of stuffed pasta, a 61.4% decline from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2019 at 875 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase at 2,390.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia dominated exports in kind, accounting for 86.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Slovakia's stuffed pasta exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 161 thousand US dollars, a 6.0% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 1,787.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 166.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia and Austria were the core markets for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 97.5% of total flows. Other destinations held relatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports stuffed pasta to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Slovakia's stuffed pasta imports reached 3 016 tonnes, up 37.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 53.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (25.2% of imports in kind), France (18.9%), and Germany (17.2%) stood out as the main sources for imports in kind, together representing 61.2% 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

In 2020, Slovakia's stuffed pasta imports from abroad amounted to 7 294 thousand US dollars, a 38.6% increase year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 64%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.9%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Italy (24.1% of imports in value terms), Austria (23.5%), and France (17.4%) consistently led the country structure of imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 65.0% 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