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Food preparations for infants market in Czechia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Czech infant food market contracted significantly in both volume and value. Market volume fell from 29.4 thousand tonnes to 17.2 thousand tonnes, a drop of over 40%, with the sharpest decline occurring in 2021. In value terms, the market shrank from 81.4 million US dollars to 56.2 million US dollars over the same period. This prolonged downturn was mirrored by a steady decline in domestic production, which decreased from 22.9 thousand tonnes to 14.4 thousand tonnes.

The market structure shifted during this period, with import volumes falling from a peak of 10.1 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 6.7 thousand tonnes in 2023, while export volumes remained relatively stable between 3.8 and 4.3 thousand tonnes annually. In 2024, the market showed signs of stabilization and partial recovery, with volume rising to 18.3 thousand tonnes and value increasing to 60.7 million US dollars, alongside a slight rebound in production.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Czechia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2019
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2019, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2019
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2019
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production food preparations for infants in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of food preparations for infants in Czechia was valued at 37 208 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.2% decline compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 21.2%, with an annualized rate of 7.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 48 440 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.0%)	5.8%	(23.2%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Czechia ranked as the 7th largest producer of food preparations for infants globally by volume.

Top producers of food preparations for infants, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of food preparations for infants, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Czechia produced 17 793 tonnes of food preparations for infants, representing a 21.5% decrease from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 22.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a modest rise of 0.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	0.3%	(21.5%)	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports food preparations for infants from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of food preparations for infants from Czechia declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, with volumes reaching 3 992 tonnes, a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 37.5%, or an annualized rate of 11.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 311 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 48.5%. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.5%	(6.8%)	(0.7%)	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia and Germany were the primary export partners for Czechia in terms of volume, together accounting for 84.8% of total exports, while other countries made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of food preparations for infants from Czechia increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 36 071 thousand US dollars, up 6.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 64.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 18.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.8%	15.9%	6.7%	18.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Slovakia and Germany dominated Czechia's exports in value terms, jointly representing 88.3% of the total, with other countries contributing a more diverse but smaller share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports food preparations for infants to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of food preparations for infants into Czechia declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, with volumes totaling 10 193 tonnes, a significant contraction of 12.8% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 6%, with an annualized decline of 2.0%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 193 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	(0.6%)	(12.8%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Ireland were the main sources of imports in volume for Czechia, accounting for 34.5%, 12.9%, and 11.7% respectively, with a combined share of 59.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of food preparations for infants into Czechia declined for the second consecutive year in 2021, with values recorded at 60 361 thousand US dollars, showing little change from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 7.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.4%. The highest value was in 2019 at 61 136 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 8.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 1.1% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	(1.1%)	(0.2%)	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Ireland led as the top sources for imports in value terms to Czechia, representing 40.6%, 10.6%, and 9.5% respectively, and together accounting for 60.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io