Czech Republic: Cheese Market 2025

Cheese Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech cheese market increased by 3.6% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Cheese consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cheese production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, the amount of cheese exported from the Czech Republic surged to X tons, picking up by 17% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +64.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of cheese exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +79.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for cheese exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, China, France and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +72.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average cheese export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, cheese imports into the Czech Republic totaled X tons, picking up by 4.4% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 7.8%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, cheese imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cheese imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, France and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the largest cheese suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +25.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average cheese import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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