Czech Republic: Milk Market Overview 2021

Milk Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2019, the Czech milk market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Milk Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, milk production dropped slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Milk production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, the average milk yield in the Czech Republic declined slightly to X tonnes per head, waning by -X% against 2018. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. The milk yield peaked at X tonnes per head in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the yield failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, number of number of animals for milk production in the Czech Republic stood at X heads, rising by X% on 2018. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The number of animals for milk production peaked at X heads in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Milk Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of milk decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2018, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, milk exports fell to $X in 2019. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +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).

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average milk export price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Slovakia ($X per tonne) and Hungary ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Milk Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2019, purchases abroad of milk decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, milk imports declined to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of milk imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. Hungary, Belgium, Austria and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2019, 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: Slovakia (-X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average milk import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, 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% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Hungary ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for milk in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of milk consumption in 2019 were India (190M tonnes), the U.S. (117M tonnes) and Pakistan (56M tonnes), with a combined 36% share of global consumption. Germany, China, Brazil, Russia, France, Turkey, New Zealand, Colombia, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of milk in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of milk production in 2019 were India (190M tonnes), the U.S. (117M tonnes) and Pakistan (56M tonnes), with a combined 36% share of global production. These countries were followed by Germany, Brazil, China, Russia, France, Turkey, New Zealand, Colombia, the UK and Poland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading suppliers of milk to the Czech Republic?

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In value terms, Germany ($18M) constituted the largest supplier of milk to the Czech Republic, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($8.7M), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 14% share.

What are the leading importers of milk from the Czech Republic?

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In value terms, Germany ($259M) remains the key foreign market for milk exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia ($49M), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.4% share.

What is the average export price for milk in the Czech Republic?

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The average milk export price stood at $427 per tonne in 2019, declining by -5.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for milk in the Czech Republic?

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The average milk import price stood at $811 per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year.