Alliaceous vegetables market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for alliaceous vegetables in Czechia expanded from 123.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 128.4 thousand tons in 2023, with a peak of 131.6 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was initially supported by rising consumer preference for locally grown and organic produce, which stimulated new entrants and encouraged domestic production. The COVID-19 pandemic further increased demand for immune-supporting foods like garlic in 2020.

Market volume declined to 119.0 thousand tons in 2022, mainly due to a sharp rise in prices that reduced fresh vegetable consumption by about a tenth. Regulatory changes, including the new EU organic production regulation (EU 2018/848) effective from January 2022, introduced updated standards. Production rebounded strongly in 2023, reaching 61.7 thousand tons, aided by the introduction of new garlic varieties better adapted to Czech growing conditions and efforts to improve storage and processing capacity.

Legislative updates, such as the replacement of decree 157/2003 with decree 397/2021 setting new requirements for preserved alliaceous vegetables, and ongoing EU rules on organic seedlings, shaped production practices throughout the period. Steady consumer interest in fresh, local vegetables continued to support direct sales channels and farm markets.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Czechia

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Czechia's production of alliaceous vegetables grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 55 360 tonnes, marking a 19.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 30%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 9.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 38 520 tonnes, when output fell by 9.5%. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 20.5% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

Czechia's exports of alliaceous vegetables declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 6.0 thousand tonnes, representing a notable drop of 13.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 58.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia was the primary destination for Czechia's alliaceous vegetable exports, accounting for 81.4% of total export volume. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Czechia exported alliaceous vegetables worth 6 205 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 21.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 26.8%, with an average annual decline of 9.9%. The largest increase in export value was recorded in 2019, at 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During the 2017-2020 period, Slovakia was the leading buyer of Czechia's alliaceous vegetables in value terms, representing 81.0% of total exports. The rest was shared among various other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Czechia's imports of alliaceous vegetables fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 82.2 thousand tonnes, a slight decrease of 2.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume dropped by 19.3%, equating to an average annual reduction of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the main sources of alliaceous vegetable imports to Czechia by volume were the Netherlands (25.8%), Germany (21.9%), and Poland (11.5%). Together, these three countries supplied 59.2% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Czechia's import value for alliaceous vegetables declined. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 50 459 thousand US dollars, down 18.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 13.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 61 925 thousand US dollars, when imports surged by 23.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (27.4%), the Netherlands (22.6%), and Germany (12.1%) were the top sources of alliaceous vegetable imports to Czechia in value terms. Combined, they accounted for 62.1% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2017-2020