Dairy spreads market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech dairy spreads market demonstrated steady growth at the start of the period, rising from 13 108 t in 2018 to 13 892 t in 2020. This expansion was partly supported by growing consumer interest in eco-friendly products, as domestic bio-food production succeeded and most producers focused on the home market.

After a slight contraction to 13 604 t in 2021, the market recovered and reached 14 332 t in 2022. During this time, global factors, including the aftermath of the war in Ukraine, contributed to higher dairy raw material prices across Europe, making Czech milk prices among the highest in the EU, which impacted the market's value metrics.

In 2023-2024, market volume continued to grow moderately, reaching 14 900 t by 2024. Key influencing factors included significant increases in energy and raw material costs, which led to record butter price hikes and shifted consumer habits, as well as the growing role of private labels and the adoption of ESG principles and digital technologies in marketing.

Production dairy spreads in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's dairy spreads production saw an increase in value. In 2020, output was valued at 34 110 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.4% year-over-year rise. Production had decreased by 50.3% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual decline of 20.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 31 771 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 52.9% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year decrease, Czechia's dairy spreads production rose in volume. In 2020, 12 018 tonnes were produced, up 4.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 40.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.8%. The minimum volume was in 2019 at 11 495 tonnes, and the largest decline was in 2018 at 42.3%.

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

Exports dairy spreads from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Market behavior showed volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2018 at 234 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2020 at 6 tonnes, resulting in a 42-fold difference. In 2020, exports fell by 43.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 95.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 697.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Czechia's dairy spreads exports in volume, accounting for 77.3% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 720 thousand US dollars and hit a trough in 2020 at 22 thousand US dollars, creating a 32-fold gap. In 2020, exports were 42.3% weaker than the prior year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 94.6%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 558.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy remained the dominant partner for Czechia's dairy spreads exports in value terms, holding a 70.4% share of total flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail.

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

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

Imports dairy spreads to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year rise, Czechia's dairy spreads import volume declined. In 2020, 1 879 tonnes were imported, down 2.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 31.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 925 tonnes, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 21.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of dairy spreads to Czechia in volume were largely concentrated on Slovakia, which accounted for 73.0% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

In 2020, Czechia's dairy spreads import value was recorded at 4 292 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 2.0% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 4 364 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.6% and the largest increase was in 2018 at 11.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of dairy spreads to Czechia in value terms were heavily concentrated on Slovakia, which held an 84.8% share of total flows. Other countries together accounted for the residual portion.

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

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