Fresh or chilled whole turkeys market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Czechia gradually contracted, primarily due to tightening labeling requirements. The repeal of Decree 157/2003 and preparation for new labeling rules in 2018, followed by EU legislation enabling combined packaging of fresh vegetables and poultry in 2019, required adaptation from producers and importers, temporarily constraining import flows. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further disrupted supply chains and intensified hygiene oversight, contributing to a stabilized market volume.

A sharp market decline occurred in 2021 as new mandatory labeling rules for processed chilled foods, including the requirement to state the 0–5°C storage temperature and any additives, were introduced alongside the pending abolition of the old decree. This regulatory uncertainty significantly reduced both domestic production and imports. The market rebounded in 2022 after the full transition to the updated Czech and EU standards was completed, including the mandatory 'use by' date for perishable poultry and a ban on negative weight tolerances on packaging, which provided clearer operating conditions.

Market volume stabilized in 2023 with the implementation of updated EU regulations requiring transparent labeling for combined packages and country-of-origin information. However, in 2024, new EU environmental rules on packaging waste management and extended biodiversity protection obligations for poultry farmers increased production costs and operational complexity, leading to a substantial decrease in both output and overall market size.

Production fresh or chilled whole turkeys in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Czechia's production of fresh or chilled whole turkeys has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1,518 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 20.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Czechia's production of fresh or chilled whole turkeys has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 509.3 tonnes, marking a 6.9% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 417.3 tonnes, which saw a decline of 4.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production jumping by 14.2%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled whole turkeys from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 2.1 tonnes, a sharp 65.9% drop from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2017, with a fivefold difference between the peak and the low. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 64.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia's exports in kind were heavily concentrated on Slovakia, which accounted for 71.0% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among other trading partners.

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

Exports of fresh or chilled whole turkeys from Czechia have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value stood at 7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 47.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 85.6%, with an average annual decline of 47.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovakia dominated Czechia's exports in value terms, capturing 80.8% of the total. The remaining flows were spread across multiple smaller partners.

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 or chilled whole turkeys to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of fresh or chilled whole turkeys into Czechia have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 410.8 tonnes, down 10.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 24.2%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 8.8%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Poland was the main source for imports in kind, holding an 83.9% share of total flows. The rest of the volume came from various other destinations.

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

Imports of fresh or chilled whole turkeys into Czechia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 1,066 thousand US dollars, a 14.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 9.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1,349 thousand US dollars, which saw an increase of 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland remained the key source for fresh or chilled whole turkeys imported into Czechia, accounting for 83.2% of total imports in value terms. Other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

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