Uncooked egg pasta market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the physical volume of the uncooked egg pasta market in Slovakia contracted steadily, falling from 7,373 t to 5,964 t. This downward trend was reversed in 2024, when market volume increased to 6,505 t. This recovery was primarily driven by a significant rise in imports of pasta products, particularly from other EU countries, as consumers showed a growing preference for more affordable imported options over domestically produced goods.

In value terms, the market told a different story. After a period of relative stability from 2018 to 2021, the market's worth began a sustained increase, reaching $14.6 million in 2024. This growth in value occurred alongside a smaller physical volume, indicating rising prices or a shift in product mix. The market operated within a framework of evolving consumer protection rules, including the new Consumer Protection Act which took effect in July 2024, modernizing trade regulations for both physical and online sellers.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's production of uncooked egg pasta was valued at 4 870 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 8.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 14.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovakia produced 3 168 tonnes of uncooked egg pasta, which represents a 15.2% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, at 3.6%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovakia exported 151 tonnes of uncooked egg pasta, reflecting a sharp year-on-year increase of 269.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of uncooked egg pasta from Slovakia were Czechia, accounting for 34.1% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom at 21.6%, and Poland at 13.1%. Together, these three countries formed 68.8% of total exports in kind.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Slovakia's exports of uncooked egg pasta totalled 212 thousand US dollars, which is 20.6% lower than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 267 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019, at 197.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Slovakia's exports of uncooked egg pasta in value terms were Czechia, representing 30.8% of exports, Poland at 22.7%, and the United Kingdom at 15.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.6% 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 uncooked egg pasta to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Slovakia's imports of uncooked egg pasta declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 240 tonnes, corresponding to an 8.9% year-on-year drop. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 653 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 18.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the biggest contributors to Slovakia's imports of uncooked egg pasta in kind were Czechia, accounting for 26.1% of imports, Hungary at 22.8%, and Italy at 18.0%. Together, these three countries made up 66.9% of total import 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 increase, Slovakia's imports of uncooked egg pasta from abroad declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 236 thousand US dollars, down by 11.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 18.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 043 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018, at 23.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Slovakia's imports of uncooked egg pasta in value terms were Hungary, accounting for 22.7% of imports, Italy at 21.6%, and Czechia at 21.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 65.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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