Cherries market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cherries in Czechia contracted from over 5,600 tons in 2018 to approximately 3,300 tons by 2023. The initial period was marked by the country's adaptation to EU membership, which introduced price liberalization and tools affecting market functioning, aligning with global market conditions.

Subsequent years saw a continued decline in market volume. While consumer interest in organic products became a notable trend in 2021, it did not reverse the overall downward trajectory. A significant drop in 2023 occurred alongside the implementation of the Unfair Trading Practices Act, which transformed commercial relationships within the fresh fruit supply chain.

By 2024, legislative changes in VAT and tax rates, alongside the development of new self-fertile cherry varieties like 'Felicita' and a growing emphasis on local and sustainable production, reflected evolving factors within the agricultural sector that influenced the market landscape.

Production cherries in Czechia

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Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

Cherry production in Czechia declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 6,740 tonnes of cherries, marking a significant 15.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production actually increased by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 9,520 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 16.1%, while the biggest increase was seen in 2018 with a 53.5% jump.

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Exports cherries from Czechia

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The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Export volumes varied by a factor of 1.9, from the low in 2017 to the high in 2018. In 2020, Czechia exported 2,984 tonnes of cherries, representing an 8.2% decrease from the previous year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4,491 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 27.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 with a 94.3% surge.

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From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Czech cherry exports in volume terms were Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Together, these countries accounted for 92.3% 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

Cherry exports from Czechia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2,507 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.8% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 25.3%, with an average annual decline rate of 9.3%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 3,968 thousand US dollars. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 21.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 with an 18.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium remained the top three markets for Czech cherry exports in value terms. Together, these countries accounted for 89.9% 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 cherries to Czechia

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After two years of decline, Czechia's cherry import volume increased in 2020. Imports totaled 336 tonnes, representing a substantial 30.8% rise from 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 59.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 26.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 257 tonnes. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 59.1%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Germany (38.9% of import volume), Poland (13.6%), and Greece (9.3%) continued to be the main suppliers of cherries to Czechia. Together, these three countries accounted for 61.7% of total import volume.

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

Following two years of decline, Czechia's cherry imports increased in 2020. Imports totaled 1,334 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 17.9% increase compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 54.8%, with an average annual decline rate of 23.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 1,132 thousand US dollars. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 41.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (50.0% of import value), Turkey (8.8%), and Greece (8.7%) stood out as the main sources of cherry imports to Czechia in value terms. Together, these three countries represented 67.5% of total import value.

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

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