Cocoa powder and cake market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech cocoa powder and cake market volume remained stable between 2018 and 2020, fluctuating around 8.1 to 8.5 thousand t. During these years, a gradual shift in consumer preferences towards products with higher cocoa butter content and without artificial additives began to shape supply. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced indirect effects, altering consumption patterns and contributing to the market's modest growth.

A period of consistent expansion followed from 2021 to 2023, with the market volume rising to 11.8 thousand t. This growth was primarily driven by the increasing consumer focus on healthy eating, including a rising demand for gluten-free and lactose-free products, which bolstered consumption of cocoa powder. The market also responded to a stronger preference for organic and domestically-associated products, which influenced marketing and product offerings.

In the later years, a significant global factor emerged as cocoa bean prices reached a record high, increasing by 60% in 2025 and affecting Czech manufacturers. While long-term contracts provided some stability, this price shock led consumers to limit purchases of more expensive cocoa items, with manufacturers adjusting by reducing package sizes and exploring alternative ingredients. These developments occurred alongside a continued market trend favoring products with organic certification and natural sweeteners.

Production cocoa powder and cake in Czechia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of cocoa powder and cake, 2018-2021

World map of production of cocoa powder and cake, 2018-2021

Czechia's production of cocoa powder and cake saw a two-year period of growth before declining. In 2021, the country produced 2 954 tonnes, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 2.3%. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 25.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 025 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 with a 13.5% rise.

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

Exports cocoa powder and cake from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of cocoa powder and cake declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 311 tonnes, down 23.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 53.7%, reflecting an average annual decline of 22.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia and Hungary were the primary buyers of cocoa powder and cake from Czechia, together accounting for 81.3% of total exports in volume. Other trading partners played a smaller role during this time.

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

Czechia's export value of cocoa powder and cake fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 629 thousand US dollars, a 14.5% drop compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value decreased by 31.9%, with an average annual decline of 12.0%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, Slovakia, Hungary, and Greece were the leading markets for Czechia's cocoa powder and cake exports in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 55.9% of exports, Hungary for 20.5%, and Greece for 8.8%, together making up 85.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports cocoa powder and cake to Czechia

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After two years of decline, Czechia's imports of cocoa powder and cake increased. In 2021, imports reached 6 613 tonnes, up 12.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 2.4%, with an average annual increase of 0.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 5 903 tonnes, while the largest annual decrease occurred in 2019 with a 6.5% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the main sources of cocoa powder and cake imports to Czechia in volume terms. Germany contributed 39.3% of imports, the Netherlands 37.8%, and France 7.4%, together representing 84.5% of total import volume.

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

Czechia's import value of cocoa powder and cake rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 21 851 thousand US dollars, a 37.8% increase from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value grew by 35.1%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 10.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 775 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 8.7%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and France consistently served as the primary sources for Czechia's cocoa powder and cake imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 37.8% of import value, the Netherlands for 37.6%, and France for 7.3%, together making up 82.7% of total import value.

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

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