Czech Republic: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech cereal market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cereal production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cereal yield in the Czech Republic fell modestly to X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The cereal yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cereals were harvested in the Czech Republic; remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cereal Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cereals, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. 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 cereal exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Cereal Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereals was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cereal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of cereal imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. Hungary, Ukraine, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest cereal suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports. Hungary, France, Germany and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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