Czech Republic: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2024

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech whole fresh milk market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Whole fresh milk consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, whole fresh milk production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Whole fresh milk production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Whole fresh milk exports from the Czech Republic was estimated at X tons in 2022, approximately equating 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +29.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for whole fresh milk exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, whole fresh milk exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-3.0% per year) and Italy (-5.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for whole fresh milk exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-1.8% per year) and Italy (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, whole fresh milk export price increased by +37.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Romania ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, whole fresh milk imports into the Czech Republic soared to X tons, rising by 31% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of whole fresh milk to the Czech Republic, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, whole fresh milk imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-19.1% per year) and Poland (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of whole fresh milk to the Czech Republic, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovakia totaled +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-15.8% per year) and Poland (+1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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