Frozen whole chickens market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for frozen whole chickens in Czechia experienced significant shifts between 2018 and 2024. Volume peaked at 8 305 t in 2019, then entered a multi-year decline, reaching a low of 4 407 t in 2023 before recovering to 5 232 t in 2024.

A chronic shortage of labor in the livestock sector constrained the development of domestic poultry production throughout the period, affecting supply and cost parameters. By 2024, the market recovery was supported by a shift in consumer behavior, with a growing preference for health and well-being boosting demand for poultry meat, alongside more deliberate purchasing planning focused on quality goods.

Production frozen whole chickens in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Czechia's production of frozen whole chickens experienced a decline in 2020 after two years of growth. The output was valued at 7 465 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 17.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 8 998 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase was recorded in 2018 at 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Czechia produced 4 458 tonnes of frozen whole chickens, representing a 19.1% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest production volume was in 2019 at 5 512 tonnes, and the largest annual increase also occurred in 2019 at 7.5%.

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

Exports frozen whole chickens from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of frozen whole chickens rebounded in 2020 after a two-year decline, totaling 1 166 tonnes, which is a 9.5% increase from the prior year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 47.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 19.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 064 tonnes, and the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 44.5% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia was the primary destination for Czechia's frozen whole chicken exports, accounting for 80.0% of the total volume. The remaining exports were distributed among various other countries.

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

After two years of reduction, Czechia's exports of frozen whole chickens increased in 2020, reaching 1 757 thousand US dollars, up 12.2% from the previous year. Despite this uptick, exports declined by 46.9% over the 2017-2020 period, with an annualized rate of 19.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 565 thousand US dollars, and the largest decrease was in 2018 at 46.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Slovakia remained the leading buyer of frozen whole chickens from Czechia in value terms, capturing 80.7% of total exports. The rest was spread across numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports frozen whole chickens to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Czechia's imports of frozen whole chickens amounted to 3 132 tonnes, an 18.8% decrease from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 25.9%, with an annualized decline of 9.5%. The largest drop was in 2018 at 20.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 at 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland dominated Czechia's imports of frozen whole chickens in volume, accounting for 84.6% of the total. The remaining imports came from a fragmented group of other markets.

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 imports of frozen whole chickens in 2020 were valued at 5 486 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 15.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 27.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 17.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 4.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland continued to be the main supplier of frozen whole chickens to Czechia in value terms, holding 82.7% of total imports. The remainder was distributed among many other countries.

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

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