Fresh grapes market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of fresh grapes traded in the Czech Republic fluctuated considerably between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 154.6 thousand tonnes in 2018, the market contracted to 112.7 thousand tonnes in 2019, partially recovered to peak at 137.3 thousand tonnes in 2021, then fell again to 115.9 thousand tonnes by 2023. EU Regulation 2018/273, which introduced mandatory accompanying documents and registration for fresh grape shipments, took effect in 2018, establishing a new framework for production and distribution.

Czech production followed a similar pattern, dropping from 103.7 thousand tonnes to 68.0 thousand tonnes in 2019 before stabilizing near 90 thousand tonnes from 2020 to 2022. Output then decreased to 77.0 thousand tonnes in 2023. A major legislative shift occurred in 2022 with the amendment of the Significant Market Power Act (Act 359/2022). This reform extended unfair trading practice rules to retailers with an annual turnover above €2 million and incorporated EU-mandated transparency requirements into contracts between grape growers and buyers, altering the bargaining landscape during this volatile period.

Further administrative changes included the repeal of Decree 157/2003 on fresh produce labeling in early 2022 and updated State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) procedures for wine product registers and electronic documentation under EU Regulation 2022/1636. Implemented fully by 2023, these steps simplified paperwork while tightening traceability requirements for grape origin and variety, influencing supply chain operations.

Production fresh grapes in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

In 2019, Czechia produced 68.0 thousand tons of fresh grapes, which was the lowest level during the period. Production then rebounded sharply in 2020, reaching 90.4 thousand tons - a 33.0% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 timeframe, production grew by 13.3%, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The peak production occurred in 2018 with 103.7 thousand tons, followed by the most significant decline of 34.5% in 2019.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of fresh grape production in Czechia reached its lowest point in 2019 at 126.3 million US dollars. In 2020, this value surged to 189.6 million US dollars, marking a substantial 50.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 37.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 11.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 192.4 million US dollars, followed by a notable decline of 34.4% in 2019.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Fresh grape exports from Czechia declined for two consecutive years before showing a modest recovery in 2020. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 844 tons. In 2020, exports reached 2 928 tons, representing a slight 2.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.7%, with an average annual decline of 9.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with an 18.0% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia maintained its position as the dominant export market for Czech fresh grapes, accounting for 85.0% of total export volumes. The remaining 15.0% was distributed across numerous other markets, creating what analysts describe as a long tail distribution.

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

Following two years of decline, Czech fresh grape exports showed renewed growth in 2020. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 5 286 thousand US dollars. In 2020, export value climbed to 6 144 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 16.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 8.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 12.2% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovakia remained the primary market for Czech fresh grape exports in value terms, capturing 84.1% of total export revenue. The remaining 15.9% was fragmented across numerous other destinations, indicating a highly concentrated export market structure.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Fresh grape imports into Czechia declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 44 797 tons - a modest 5.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17.2%, representing an average annual decline of 6.1%. The most significant reduction occurred in 2019 with a 12.0% decrease, while imports remained essentially unchanged in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and India served as the principal suppliers of fresh grapes to Czechia. Italy accounted for 34.7% of import volumes, Germany for 14.8%, and India for 8.4%. Together, these three countries supplied 57.9% of Czechia's total fresh grape imports during this period.

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

The value of fresh grape imports into Czechia reached its lowest point in 2019 at 75 942 thousand US dollars. In 2020, import value increased to 82 455 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.6% rise from the previous year. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 89 713 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.4% decrease, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 with an 11.0% increase.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and India were the primary suppliers of fresh grapes to Czechia in value terms. Italy accounted for 29.0% of import value, Germany for 20.0%, and India for 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 58.6% of Czechia's total fresh grape import expenditure during this period.

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

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