Czech Republic: Mate Market 2025

Mate Market Size in the Czech Republic

After four years of growth, the Czech mate market decreased by -24.7% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Mate Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, mate production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of mate in the Czech Republic stood at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of mate production in the Czech Republic was estimated at less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of mate increased by 193% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mate exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 258%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for mate exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, mate exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland totaled +43.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+74.3% per year) and France (+192.0% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for mate exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to +38.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+62.9% per year) and France (+170.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -38.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 33%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mate Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of mate decreased by -37.5% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, mate imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 120%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mate to the Czech Republic, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, mate imports from Argentina exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Argentina stood at +61.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+6.6% per year) and Paraguay (+64.1% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to the Czech Republic, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina stood at +49.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+11.5% per year) and Paraguay (+54.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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