Eastern Europe: Mate Market 2024

Mate Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the East European mate market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a notable expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Mate Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, mate production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of mate production, accounting for X% of total volume.

In the Czech Republic, mate production increased at an average annual rate of X.2% over the period from 2012-2023.

Mate Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the third consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of mate, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mate exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mate exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Russia (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Russia (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest mate supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Czech Republic, mate exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Mate Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of mate decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mate imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the largest importer of mate, comprising X% of total imports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Hungary (X%). Romania (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to mate imports into the Czech Republic stood at X%. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Hungary (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (X p.p.), Bulgaria (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia and Poland saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mate in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Czech Republic stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform