Czech Republic: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech fresh beef carcase market reached $X in 2022, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded temperate growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +39.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 102%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal exported from the Czech Republic surged to X tons, growing by 27% against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; 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, fresh beef carcase exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +121.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for fresh beef carcase exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh beef carcase exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +18.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+3.2% per year) and Denmark (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+3.4% per year) and Denmark (+13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Denmark ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal were imported into the Czech Republic; growing by 14% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +38.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh beef carcase imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 76% of total imports. Slovakia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh beef carcase suppliers to the Czech Republic were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 79% of total imports. The Netherlands and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +16.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh beef carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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