Czech Republic: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech walnut market increased by 46% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Walnut Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, walnut production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of walnuts in the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X kg per ha, picking up by 16% against 2020. In general, the yield showed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 304% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average walnut 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 2021, approx. X ha of walnuts were harvested in the Czech Republic; shrinking by -9.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to walnut production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Walnut Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, exports of walnuts from the Czech Republic fell rapidly to X tons, waning by -62.7% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 4,392%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, walnut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,837%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at +115.7%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for walnut exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to +105.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 345% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+30.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Walnut Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, imports of walnuts into the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 57% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 147%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, walnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of walnut imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +104.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest walnut suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Chile ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +96.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -22.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+47.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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