Concentrated sweetened milk and cream market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Czechia experienced significant shifts between 2018 and 2023. Volume grew from 9 933 t in 2018 to a peak of 10 595 t in 2021, before entering a pronounced downturn.

A marked downturn in consumption for sweetened condensed milk drove the market volume down to 8 587 t in 2022. This contraction continued into 2023, with the broader Czech milk market declining after several years of growth, contributing to a further reduction to 7 058 t for concentrated sweetened products.

Production concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia maintained the 25th position globally in terms of production volume for concentrated sweetened milk and cream.

Top producers of concentrated sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of concentrated sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, production of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Czechia rebounded in 2020. That year, output reached 10.1 K t, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 20.6%. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 20%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 7.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 8.4 K t, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 31.9% decrease.

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

Exports concentrated sweetened milk and cream from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream grew for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 1 687 t—a 5.7% rise compared to the previous year. Despite this recent uptick, exports declined by 18.3% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annualized decrease of 6.5%. The export volume hit its lowest point in 2018 at 1 481 t, which also saw the largest decline of 28.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 7.8%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Slovakia was the primary destination for Czechia's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in volume terms, accounting for 82.9% of total flows. The remaining exports were spread across various other markets.

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

Czechia's export value for concentrated sweetened milk and cream increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 4 664 K $ US—a modest 8.7% uptick from the previous year. Over the full 2017-2020 span, however, exports decreased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 076 K $ US, which also saw the steepest decline of 19.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia dominated as the top destination for Czechia's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms, representing 86.7% of total flows. The rest was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2017-2020

Imports concentrated sweetened milk and cream to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream declined for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 2 104 t—a 23.2% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 27.2%, equating to an annualized decrease rate of 10.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in volume terms were primarily sourced from Slovakia and Germany, which together accounted for 87.1% of total flows. Other origins played a more limited role.

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

Czechia's import value for concentrated sweetened milk and cream fell for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 3 032 K $ US—a 28.3% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, imports dropped by 29.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Germany, and Belgium consistently led as the main sources for Czechia's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 39.3% of imports, Germany for 32.3%, and Belgium for 21.3%, collectively making up 93.0% 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