Czech Republic: Spice Market 2025

Spice Market Size in the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech spice market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Spice Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, spice production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average spice yield in the Czech Republic fell to X kg per ha, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average spice yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of spices were harvested in the Czech Republic; leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the spice harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Spice Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of spices exported from the Czech Republic surged to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, spice exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for spice exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spice exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), twofold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spice export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spice Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, spice imports into the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. The total import volume 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, spice imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of spice imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spice import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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