Czech Republic: Cheese Market 2024

Cheese Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech cheese market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cheese Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cheese production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Cheese Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the third consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded growth in shipments abroad of cheese, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of cheese exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cheese exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average cheese export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Poland ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, imports of cheese into the Czech Republic rose modestly 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; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cheese imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cheese imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, France and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest cheese suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, France and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 cheese import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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