Czech Republic: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech canned meat market fell remarkably to $X in 2021, which is down by -63.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt curtailment. Canned meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, canned meat production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Canned meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat exports rose notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for canned meat exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, canned meat exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+2.6% per year) and Germany (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia stood at +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+8.3% per year) and Germany (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average canned meat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 10% 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 years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Hungary (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of canned meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Italy, the Netherlands and France, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned meat suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +34.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 canned meat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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