Czech Republic: Preserved Tomato Market 2025

Preserved Tomato Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech preserved tomato market decreased by -9.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +84.5% against 2017 indices. Preserved tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, preserved tomato production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Preserved tomato production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Preserved Tomato Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the third consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded decline in overseas shipments of preserved tomatoes, which decreased by -61.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved tomato exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved tomato exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 84% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +28.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for preserved tomato exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +34.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved tomato export price increased by +80.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Tomato Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of preserved tomatoes decreased by -1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved tomato imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +45.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved tomato to the Czech Republic, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved tomato imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.2% per year) and Poland (+51.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preserved tomatoes to the Czech Republic, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+16.9% per year) and Poland (+57.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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