Czech Republic: Market for Dried Or Salted Fish 2025

Market Size for Dried Or Salted Fish in the Czech Republic

The Czech dried or salted fish market shrank to $X in 2021, dropping by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. Dried or salted fish consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dried Or Salted Fish in the Czech Republic

In value terms, dried or salted fish production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21%. Dried or salted fish production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, the amount of dried or salted fish exported from the Czech Republic expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of 8.3% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,131%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried or salted fish exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 738%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for dried or salted fish exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, dried or salted fish exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to +22.3%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried or salted fish exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled +8.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dried or salted fish export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Dried Or Salted Fish

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of dried or salted fish decreased by -17.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 85% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried or salted fish imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -39.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 96%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) was the main dried or salted fish supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, dried or salted fish imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.8% per year) and Vietnam (+182.8% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or salted fish to the Czech Republic, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.8% per year) and Vietnam (+167.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried or salted fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 7.4%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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