Czech Republic: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech fruit market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, fruit production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in the Czech Republic amounted to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The fruit harvested area in the Czech Republic fell to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of fruits, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Italy, Romania and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Poland, Belgium, France, Hungary, Greece, Slovakia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest fruit suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, Poland, France, Greece, Hungary, Slovakia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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