Animal or vegetable fertilizers market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for animal or vegetable fertilizers in Czechia underwent a substantial contraction after 2018, with volume falling by over 150 thousand tons to 430 thousand tons by 2020. This initial decline occurred within a context of a persistent structural imbalance between the plant and animal production sectors in Czech agriculture, influenced by EU common agricultural policy mechanisms. A partial recovery in volume to 446 thousand tons by 2021 was supported by major capacity and environmental investments from the leading domestic producer, Lovochemie, which expanded its production capabilities.

Subsequent market volume was heavily influenced by global trade disruptions. It dropped again to 424 thousand tons in 2022, directly tied to falling nitrogen fertilizer consumption and worldwide export restrictions on these inputs from key suppliers like China and Russia due to geopolitical tensions. After a rebound to 471 thousand tons in 2023, volume declined to 417 thousand tons in 2024 as continuing geopolitical restrictions on nitrogen fertilizer exports constrained supply. The ongoing global crisis in the nitrogen fertilizer market continues to shape the trading environment.

Production animal or vegetable fertilizers in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of animal or vegetable fertilizers in Czechia was valued at 46 979 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.6% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 31.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 20.1%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 0.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Czechia's production volume of animal or vegetable fertilizers declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 426.5 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 25.6%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 9.4%.

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

Exports animal or vegetable fertilizers from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, foreign supplies of animal or vegetable fertilizers from Czechia declined. In 2021, exports totaled 12 078 tonnes, a 57.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 19.8%, with an annualized rate of decline of 7.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 28 115 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 45.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Germany, Poland, and Slovakia—together accounted for 92.4% of total exports in kind of animal or vegetable fertilizers from Czechia.

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, K $ US

Czechia's exports of animal or vegetable fertilizers increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 3 299 thousand US dollars, which is 20.8% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 13.9%, with an annualized rate of 4.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 677 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 42.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 62.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Romania were the main buyers of animal or vegetable fertilizers from Czechia in value terms, accounting for 63.0%, 11.1%, and 7.0% of exports, respectively. Together, they comprised 81.0% of total exports in value terms.

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 or vegetable fertilizers to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's volume of animal or vegetable fertilizers imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 31 354 tonnes, corresponding to a significant increase of 10.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Germany, Poland, and Europe, not elsewhere specified—together accounted for 88.3% of total imports in kind of animal or vegetable fertilizers to Czechia.

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, K $ US

After a two-year drop, cross-border shipments of animal or vegetable fertilizers to Czechia increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 5 997 thousand US dollars, constituting an abrupt increase of 43.6% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 15.9%, with an annualized rate of 5.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 178 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Europe not elsewhere specified, and Poland were the principal destinations for imports in value terms, accounting for 30.4%, 17.6%, and 15.4% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they accounted for 63.4% of total flows.

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

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