Czech Republic: Market for Dried Or Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Dried Or Smoked Fish in the Czech Republic

The Czech dried or smoked fish market stood at $X in 2021, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Exports from the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of dried or smoked fish decreased by -28.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of dried or smoked fish exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +253.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dried or smoked fish exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Italy ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +260.1%, 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 dried or smoked fish export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dried or smoked fish export price increased by +124.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Slovakia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dried Or Smoked Fish

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, imports of dried or smoked fish into the Czech Republic reduced to X tons, declining by -10.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried or smoked fish imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried or smoked fish to the Czech Republic, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, dried or smoked fish imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.4% per year) and Italy (+45.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried or smoked fish to the Czech Republic, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+6.5% per year) and Denmark (+13.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried or smoked fish import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 604% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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