Czech Republic: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech candied fruit market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, candied fruit production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of candied fruits was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+49.9% per year) and Austria (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+6.3% per year) and Germany (+65.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, candied fruit export price increased by +99.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Belgium (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of candied fruits, when their volume decreased by -1.3% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, candied fruit imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to the Czech Republic, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+37.3% per year) and Slovakia (+8.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest candied fruit suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 68% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +16.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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