Unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves market in Slovakia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unfit-for-human-consumption meat and fish flours in Slovakia showed initial stability in 2019, with physical volume reaching 37 112 t. This coincided with a period of steady raw milk production and cattle farming, which formed a foundation for the meat processing sector and its by-products. However, market size then contracted over the next two years, falling to 26 566 t in 2021.

A distinct recovery occurred in 2023 as market volume expanded to 31 720 t and value surged to 20 150 thousand USD. This turnaround was driven by rising production costs for meat processors, which made exports less competitive and increased domestic availability, alongside growing consumer interest in Slovak meat products. The trend reversed sharply in 2024 when inflationary pressure prompted widespread consumer cost-saving and dietary preferences shifted toward plant-based alternatives, causing market volume to drop to 22 518 t and value to 12 749 thousand USD.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in Slovakia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Slovakia's production of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves was valued at 25 476 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 10.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 597 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 10.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Slovakia produced 44 984 tonnes of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves, representing a 7.2% decrease year-on-year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 48 486 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.1%.

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

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves from Slovakia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Slovakia's export volume of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves increased in 2020. Exports reached 43 415 tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 9.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 39 493 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 19.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Czechia, and Poland remained the primary buyers of Slovakia's unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in terms of volume. Hungary accounted for 50.1% of exports, Czechia for 25.5%, and Poland for 14.8%, collectively representing 90.3% of total export volume.

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

After a two-year decline, Slovakia's export value of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves increased in 2020. Exports amounted to 23 482 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 17.1% advance compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 20 056 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 1.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, Czechia, and Poland were the main buyers of Slovakia's unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in value terms. Hungary represented 50.6% of exports, Czechia 27.9%, and Poland 15.9%, together comprising 94.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves to Slovakia

Imports in kind, t

Slovakia's import volume of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports totaled 27 196 tonnes, showing a 3.3% contraction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Slovakia's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in volume terms were Hungary, Poland, and Czechia. Hungary accounted for 22.2% of imports, Poland for 20.9%, and Czechia for 17.6%, jointly making up 60.7% 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 decrease, Slovakia's import value of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves showed no change in 2020, remaining at 11 489 thousand US dollars year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.1%, with an annualized decline of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 447 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Poland, and Croatia played the leading roles in Slovakia's imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in value terms. Hungary accounted for 23.8% of imports, Poland for 21.3%, and Croatia for 15.4%, collectively representing 60.4% of total import flows.

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

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