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Beer and brewing products market in Czechia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Czech beer market experienced a significant contraction in physical volume between 2018 and 2021, with market size falling from 2 015 thousand tons to 1 775 thousand tons. This downward trend was interrupted in 2022 when volume recovered to 1 907 thousand tons, subsequently stabilizing around 1 880 thousand tons in 2023 and 2024.

In value terms, the market followed a distinct path. After declining to 986 million US dollars in 2020, the market's value rebounded to 1 074 million US dollars in 2021 and continued to grow, reaching 1 330 million US dollars in 2023 before a slight correction to 1 302 million US dollars in 2024. This sustained increase in market value occurred alongside only a partial recovery in physical volume, indicating underlying changes in pricing or product composition.

Domestic beer production showed resilience throughout the period, ranging from a low of 2 295 thousand tons in 2020 to a high of 2 460 thousand tons in 2024. The sector consistently maintained a trade surplus, with export volumes solidly exceeding imports, highlighting the industry's strong export orientation.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Czechia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beer and brewing products in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Czechia's production of beer and brewing products increased in value. In 2021, output was valued at 1 392 million US dollars, marking a 9.9% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 266 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(8.3%)	9.9%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Czechia's production volume of beer and brewing products declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 2 290 thousand tonnes were produced, showing little change from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 6.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(6.4%)	(0.2%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beer and brewing products from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Czechia's exports of beer and brewing products amounted to 626.5 thousand tonnes, representing a 10.2% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 12%, with an annualized rate of 3.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	(4.0%)	10.2%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Czechia's exports in kind were Slovakia, Germany, and Poland, which together accounted for 54.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Czechia's exports of beer and brewing products in value terms totaled 357.9 million US dollars, showing a robust gain of 13.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 10.3%, with an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 315.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	(7.5%)	13.6%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Germany (21.0% of exports in value terms), Slovakia (16.4%), and Russia (10.6%) were the largest buyers of beer and brewing products from Czechia, together accounting for 48.0% of total exports, while numerous smaller partners made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beer and brewing products to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Czechia imported 111.8 thousand tonnes of beer and brewing products, a decrease of 2.1% relative to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 108.4 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 5.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	5.3%	(2.1%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Poland (46.5% of imports in kind), Hungary (12.6%), and Germany (10.8%) were the main suppliers of beer and brewing products to Czechia, jointly forming 69.9% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of beer and brewing products to Czechia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 39.7 million US dollars, up by 13.5% relative to the prior year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports grew by 40.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	7.9%	13.5%	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland (23.3% of imports in value terms), Germany (16.3%), and Hungary (15.0%) consistently remained the main sources for imports in value terms, together accounting for 54.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io