Czech Republic: Yams Market 2025

Yams Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech yams market decreased by 99.9% to less than $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Yams Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, yams production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 1,024,400%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yams yield in the Czech Republic totaled less than X kg per ha, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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 yams harvested area in the Czech Republic amounted to less than X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Yams Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of yams, when their volume decreased by -99.9% to X kg. In general, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, yams exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) and Austria (X kg) were the main destinations of yams exports from the Czech Republic.

From 2019 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for yams exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 32% share of total exports.

From 2019 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average yams export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4,215% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2019 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yams Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, purchases abroad of yams increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,260%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, yams imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,375%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of yams to the Czech Republic, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, yams imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam was relatively modest.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of yams to the Czech Republic, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average yams import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -39.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 85%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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