Beet molasses market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech beet molasses market exhibited considerable volatility in physical volume between 2018 and 2024. After a notable peak of 177.6 thousand tonnes in 2019, market size contracted to 119.2 thousand tonnes in 2020 and further to 92.4 thousand tonnes in 2021. This was followed by a recovery to 116.0 thousand tonnes in 2022, a modest decline to 106.0 thousand tonnes in 2023, and a substantial rebound to 141.8 thousand tonnes by 2024, nearly returning to the initial 2018 level of 141.2 thousand tonnes.

Domestic production closely mirrored this pattern, rising from 90.6 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 114.9 thousand tonnes in 2019 before declining sharply to 75.5 thousand tonnes in 2020. Output remained subdued in 2021 at 73.6 thousand tonnes, recovered to 90.2 thousand tonnes in 2022, fell again to 70.5 thousand tonnes in 2023, and surged to 105.8 thousand tonnes in 2024. Trade flows also varied significantly, with imports falling from 71.5 thousand tonnes in 2019 to a low of 28.3 thousand tonnes in 2021 before gradually increasing in subsequent years.

In monetary terms, the market value told a different story, rising from $15.9 million in 2018 to $24.2 million in 2023 despite the volume fluctuations observed over the period. The market value then moderated to $18.9 million in 2024.

Production beet molasses in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, beet molasses production in Czechia experienced a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 8 932 thousand US dollars, representing a significant drop of 25.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 11 956 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Czechia produced 75.5 thousand tonnes of beet molasses, marking a substantial decline of 34.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The highest production level was achieved in 2019 at 114.9 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 26.8%.

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

Exports beet molasses from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 3 419 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 8 786 tonnes, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, beet molasses exports from Czechia amounted to 4 909 tonnes, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 44.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 156.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and Slovakia were the primary buyers of beet molasses from Czechia, accounting for a combined 82.4% of total exports in volume, while other countries made up the remainder.

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, the value of beet molasses exports from Czechia totaled 636 thousand US dollars, which is 53.9% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 50.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 378 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 61.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, Austria and Slovakia played the leading roles in export value, together accounting for 86.6% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among 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 beet molasses to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, beet molasses imports into Czechia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 48 590 tonnes, equivalent to a 32.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 71 521 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 32.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia were the main sources for imports in volume, with shares of 39.3%, 20.7%, and 19.7% respectively, together accounting for 79.7% of total flows.

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 a two-year uptick, beet molasses imports into Czechia declined. In 2020, imports stood at 5 949 thousand US dollars, which is 19.7% less than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 30.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 413 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 40.6%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia remained the leading sources in import value, with shares of 38.9%, 22.0%, and 20.7% respectively, together accounting for 81.6% of total flows.

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

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