Eastern Europe: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European mushroom and truffle market amounted to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

The country with the largest volume of mushroom and truffle production was Poland (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, mushroom and truffle production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with an X% share.

In Poland, mushroom and truffle production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Russia (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of mushrooms and truffles exported in Eastern Europe reached X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports surged to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to mushroom and truffle exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Hungary (X%) and Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Hungary (X p.p.) and Lithuania (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest mushroom and truffle supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight increase. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of mushrooms and truffles was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Slovakia (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bulgaria (X%). The following importers - Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each reached an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Romania ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, mushroom and truffle import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform