Czech Republic: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech flaked or rolled cereal market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Flaked or rolled cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in the Czech Republic

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of flaked or rolled cereals increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for flaked or rolled cereal exports from the Czech Republic, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, flaked or rolled cereal exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), fourfold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+7.0% per year) and Slovakia (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flaked or rolled cereal exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Romania, North Macedonia, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Among the main countries of destination, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +85.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average flaked or rolled cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports into the Czech Republic

For the fifth consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded decline in overseas purchases of flaked or rolled cereals, which decreased by -6.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of flaked or rolled cereal imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 63% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +79.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flaked or rolled cereals to the Czech Republic, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+35.3% per year) and Russia (+78.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average flaked or rolled cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, flaked or rolled cereal import price increased by +102.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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