Czech Republic: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech sorghum market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -14.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +53.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Sorghum Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sorghum production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sorghum in the Czech Republic was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, 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 sorghum production in the Czech Republic totaled less than X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sorghum, when their volume decreased by -16.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 358% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, sorghum exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 125% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of sorghum exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Germany, Italy and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +94.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Denmark ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sorghum exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Italy, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +103.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 141%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (+48.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sorghum was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sorghum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest sorghum supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), sixfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia totaled +50.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-6.6% per year) and the United States (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest sorghum suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +68.1%, 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 sorghum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -71.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 78%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+28.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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