Czech Republic: Market for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring 2025

Market Size for Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in the Czech Republic

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Czech market for smoked fish other than salmon and herring, when its value decreased by -8.8% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +106.8% against 2018 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of smoked fish other than salmon and herring dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 123%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of smoked fish other than salmon and herring increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +2,363.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for smoked fish other than salmon and herring exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +1,073.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Slovakia (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Smoked Fish Other than Salmon and Herring

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of smoked fish other than salmon and herring, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 89%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) was the main supplier of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of smoked fish other than salmon and herring from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland amounted to +6.6%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of smoked fish other than salmon and herring to the Czech Republic, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +9.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for smoked fish other than salmon and herring stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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