Animal feed preparations market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the volume of the animal feed preparations market in Czechia increased from 4.4 million tons to 4.7 million tons. This growth was primarily fueled by the humanization trend in pet care, where millennials began treating pets as family members and demanded higher-quality, natural products without chemical additives. This shift boosted consumption of premium feeds, including gluten-free and superfood-based options, while manufacturers expanded their offerings with new veterinary diets and holistic formulations, stimulating overall market demand.

From 2022, high inflation led to significant price increases for feed, which elevated consumer spending and pushed the market's value to a peak of 2.2 billion USD in 2022, even as physical volume dipped slightly. The launch of new products like Purina One for cats with specific needs and a sustained consumer trend toward premium feeds regardless of price supported the market's value. By 2023, market consolidation continued alongside expectations of new entrants, while demand for transparent ingredient lists and eco-friendly packaging remained strong. In 2024, lower costs for cattle feed ingredients such as soybean meal and corn contributed to a sharp decline in the market's value to 1.7 billion USD, despite a modest recovery in volume to 4.5 million tons, as the growing segment of fresh, natural-composition feeds reflected ongoing consumer preference for quality and sustainability.

Production animal feed preparations in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Czechia's production of animal feed preparations has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 2,270 million US dollars, marking a 19.0% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 26%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Czechia's production of animal feed preparations has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4,993 thousand tonnes, up by 2.6% year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 9.6%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports animal feed preparations from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

Czechia's exports of animal feed preparations have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 586.8 thousand tonnes, a 1.7% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 10.9%, with an annualized rate of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary were the main markets for Czechia's animal feed preparations exports in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 33.0% of exports, Poland for 18.4%, and Hungary for 8.4%, together making up 59.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Czechia's exports of animal feed preparations have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 826.9 million US dollars, showing a robust 19.9% increase from the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports surged by 49.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia were the largest buyers of animal feed preparations from Czechia in value terms. Poland accounted for 16.4% of exports, Germany for 15.6%, and Slovakia for 15.5%, together representing 47.5% of total exports, with many smaller partners also contributing.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports animal feed preparations to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Czechia imported 335.9 thousand tonnes of animal feed preparations, a 2.8% decrease from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 6%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 305.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest drop of 14.4% occurring that year. In contrast, imports saw the biggest increase of 13.0% in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Poland, and Hungary were the key partners for Czechia's imports of animal feed preparations in volume terms. Germany accounted for 38.6% of imports, Poland for 15.0%, and Hungary for 9.2%, together comprising 62.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Czechia's imports of animal feed preparations have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 554.7 million US dollars, up by 14.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 42%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands were the three main markets for Czechia's imports of animal feed preparations in value terms, together accounting for 53.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021