Overview
In 2022, Slovakia’s agriculture, fish, and forestry imports totaled USD 7.3 billion, posting 1 USD billion in growth compared to 2021. Slovakia’s agricultural exports posted an increase too, with a total value of USD 5.1 billion. Due to its size and climate, Slovakia depends on imports for many fresh food products. More than 75 percent of all agricultural imports come from other EU countries, particularly neighboring Czech Republic and Poland, followed by Germany.
The food-processing sector is one of the largest industrial sectors in Slovakia, accounting for 15 percent of total industrial output. The largest share of this sector is dairy production (18 percent) followed by meat production (17 percent), brewing (8 percent), poultry production (8 percent) and confectionery-baking production (7 percent).
Slovakia imported USD 42.26 million worth of U.S. food and agricultural products in 2022, a 12 percent increase compared to 2021.
The best prospects for U.S. agricultural products include consumer-oriented products such as dried nuts and fruits, particularly almonds, pistachios, and peanuts. Dried nuts and fruits (HS Code 08) reported a 37 percent y-o-y increase in 2022. Food preparation for the food-processing industry and distilled spirits have remained at similar values for the 2020-2022 period. The first four months of 2023 indicate an acceleration of U.S. cereals exports to Slovakia. Exports in the fish and seafood category significantly declined between 2019 and 2022. Finally, U.S. meat, especially USDA Prime Beef, and pet food remain niche market opportunities for U.S. exporters.
Best Sub-sector Prospects for Agricultural Products
Dried Nuts and Fruits
Unit: USD thousands
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Imports | 410,902 | 462,752 | 433,297 | 440,000 |
| Imports from the US | 4,312 | 12,404 | 17,002 | 18,000 |
| Exchange Rates | 0.815 | 0.882 | 0.901 | 0.92* |
Source: Trade Data Monitor (HS code: 08); Bureau of Fiscal Service, Exchange Rate U.S. Dollar/Euro - U.S. Department of the Treasury *) as of June 30, 2023
Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar
Unit: USD thousands
|
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Imports | 456,649 | 477,776 | 524,945 | 624,000 |
| Imports from the US | 5,989 | 4,975 | 5,480 | 6,410 |
| Exchange Rates | 0.815 | 0.882 | 0.901 | 0.92* |
Source: Trade Data Monitor (HS code: 22); Bureau of Fiscal Service, Exchange Rate U.S. Dollar/Euro - U.S. Department of the Treasury *) as of June 30, 2023
Food Preparation
Unit: USD thousands
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Imports | 434,630 | 557,249 | 535,770 | 625,000 |
| Imports from the US | 8,630 | 11,661 | 8,150 | 7,800 |
| Exchange Rates | 0.815 | 0.882 | 0.901 | 0.92* |
Source: Trade Data Monitor (HS code: 21); Bureau of Fiscal Service, Exchange Rate U.S. Dollar/Euro - U.S. Department of the Treasury *) as of June 30, 2023
Residues and Waste from Food Industries/ Prepared Animal Feed
Unit: USD thousands
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Imports | 242,611 | 291,787 | 319,872 | 422,000 |
| Imports from the US | 1,168 | 1,233 | 1,451 | 2,800 |
| Exchange Rates | 0.815 | 0.882 | 0.901 | 0.92* |
Source: Trade Data Monitor (HS code: 23); Bureau of Fiscal Service, Exchange Rate U.S. Dollar/Euro - U.S. Department of the Treasury *) as of June 30, 2023
Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts, or Other Parts of Plants
Unit: USD thousands
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Imports | 216,731 | 233,521 | 246,772 | 283,000 |
| Imports from the US | 424 | 3,925 | 1,978 | 3,900 |
| Exchange Rates | 0.815 | 0.882 | 0.901 | 0.92* |
Source: Trade Data Monitor (HS code: 20); Bureau of Fiscal Service, Exchange Rate U.S. Dollar/Euro - U.S. Department of the Treasury *) as of June 30, 2023
Resources
United States Department of Agricultural (USDA) Mission to the European Union
Foreign Agricultural Service Europe
Contact: HlavackovaM@state.gov