Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for beef, sheep, and goat fats in Czechia contracted from 13 150 tonnes to 9 931 tonnes. This decline coincided with a structural shift in livestock farming, including the export of fattened bulls for slaughter abroad, which diverted potential fat sources from the domestic market, and a continued concentration of animal production into larger corporate entities.

The market rebounded to 11 863 tonnes in 2021 but fell again to 8 964 tonnes in 2022. During this period, regulatory changes such as the new Veterinary Act unifying EU animal health rules and the removal of transport cleaning approval requirements aimed to streamline sector operations, yet overall volume remained volatile.

A sharp drop to 5 801 tonnes in 2023 was primarily driven by the Czech Republic obtaining negligible risk status for classical scrapie (TSE), which facilitated easier export of sheep and goats within the EU and led to a surge in outbound shipments. In 2024, the market recovered to 6 218 tonnes, supported by increased beef imports, a slight reduction in exports, and a shift in consumer preferences toward beef products following African swine fever outbreaks in the pig sector.

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Beef, sheep, and goat fat production in Czechia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 5 288 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 24.9% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 35.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Czechia's beef, sheep, and goat fat production volume has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 448 tonnes, up by 9.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of beef, sheep, and goat fat from Czechia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Czechia exported 2 766 tonnes, indicating a robust drop of 16.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 38.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 15.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Czechia's beef, sheep, and goat fat exports in kind were Slovakia, accounting for 48.9% of exports, Austria with 17.5%, and Germany at 12.7%. Together, these three countries made up 79.1% of total export flows.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports peaked in 2018 at 3 140 thousand US dollars and bottomed in 2020 at 1 695 thousand US dollars, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports were down by 20.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 31.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 76.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of beef, sheep, and goat fat from Czechia in value terms were Slovakia, with 37.1% of exports, Germany at 27.8%, and Austria with 12.3%. Together, these three markets accounted for 77.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Beef, sheep, and goat fat imports into Czechia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 250 tonnes, reflecting a sharp contraction of 44.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 66.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 30.7%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Poland and Austria remained the main suppliers of beef, sheep, and goat fat to Czechia, with a combined share of 84.1% of total imports in kind. The remainder was fragmented across other countries.

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

Czechia's beef, sheep, and goat fat imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 3 262 thousand US dollars, up by 28.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 102.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets — Germany, Poland, and Austria — together accounted for 92.1% of total imports in value terms of beef, sheep, and goat fat to Czechia.

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

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