Brewing or distilling dregs and waste market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Czechia experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2024. After reaching 475 thousand tons in 2018, consumption declined over the next three years, bottoming out at 352 thousand tons in 2021. This was followed by a sharp recovery in 2022, with volume jumping to 427 thousand tons, nearly returning to pre-decline levels.

In value terms, the market showed a different pattern. Despite the drop in physical volume, the market value increased to 24.3 million dollars in 2019, suggesting higher unit prices or a shift toward more valuable products. However, in 2020, value plummeted to 16.7 million dollars, mirroring the volume contraction. From 2021 onward, both volume and value began to recover, with value reaching 22.6 million dollars by 2024.

The latter part of the period saw stabilization, with market volume holding steady around 422-427 thousand tons in 2023-2024. Overall, the market demonstrated resilience after the 2019-2021 downturn, regaining most of its lost ground in both quantity and monetary terms.

Production brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output value of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in Czechia reached 15 952 K $ US, marking a 4.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 11.4%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 22 357 K $ US, while the minimum occurred in 2020 at 15 246 K $ US. The largest increase of 24.2% was observed in 2019, whereas the most significant decline of 31.8% took place in 2020.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Brewing or distilling dregs and waste production in Czechia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 369.8 K t, representing a 2.4% year-over-year drop. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 11.6%, equating to an average annual rate of 4.0%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 435.5 K t. The largest increase of 4.1% occurred in 2019, while the most substantial decline of 13.0% was seen in 2020.

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

Exports brewing or distilling dregs and waste from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's volume of brewing or distilling dregs and waste exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume totaled 73 111 t, which is an 89.5% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 385.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 69.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Poland were the main destinations for Czechia's exports of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in kind. Germany accounted for 43.8% of exports, Austria for 18.4%, and Poland for 17.7%. Together, these three countries absorbed 79.9% of total exports.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2021, brewing or distilling dregs and waste deliveries from Czechia totaled 4 414 K $ US, corresponding to a 69.1% year-over-year increase. The largest decline of 10.4% was recorded in 2020, while the largest increase of 72.1% occurred in 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, volumes dropped to a minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2021, showing a 2.6-fold shift.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland formed the key group of partners for Czechia's exports of brewing or distilling dregs and waste in value terms. Germany represented 53.5% of exports, Slovakia 16.0%, and Poland 15.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 84.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, brewing or distilling dregs and waste shipments to Czechia from abroad amounted to 55 417 t, down by 5.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 22.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 55 020 t. The largest decline of 23.0% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 6.0% was seen in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Austria, and Slovakia were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in kind of brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Czechia. Poland accounted for 57.8% of imports, Austria for 15.5%, and Slovakia for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 83.6% of total import 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, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, the volume of brewing or distilling dregs and waste imports to Czechia increased. In 2021, import volume tallied 4 889 K $ US, which is a 21.5% rise from a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 16.5%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 023 K $ US. The largest decline of 17.3% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets — Poland, Austria, and Slovakia — together accounted for 75.3% of total imports in value terms of brewing or distilling dregs and waste to Czechia.

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

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