Grape wine market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech grape wine market volume grew from 205.1 million liters in 2018 to 214.0 million liters in 2019. This expansion followed the implementation of a revised Vineyard and Winemaking Act, which aimed to reduce the black market and adulteration, thereby strengthening market regulation. Concurrently, negotiated increases in extraordinary EU support for farmers provided additional financial backing to the winegrowing sector.

In 2020, the market contracted slightly to 211.8 million liters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted global wine trade and led to a sharp decline in restaurant sales under anti-epidemic measures. A recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 222.2 million liters as consumer behavior shifted, placing greater emphasis on wine quality and sustainability amidst ongoing pandemic-related and inflationary influences.

Subsequent years were marked by regulatory and environmental factors. New 2022 legislative amendments that restricted barrel wine sales to only producers or official recipients altered distribution patterns. This, combined with the growing emphasis on organic wine production and the noted impact of climate change on grape harvests, contributed to a market decline to 218.5 million liters in 2022 and a further decrease to 211.9 million liters by 2023.

Production grape wine in Czechia

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

Top producers of grape wine, 2018-2021

World map of production of grape wine, 2018-2021

In 2021, Czechia produced 59 million liters of grape wine, marking a significant increase of 22.7% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production declined by 8.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 48 million liters, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 68 million liters. The most substantial drop in production happened in 2020, when it fell by 29.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Exports grape wine from Czechia

Exports in kind, M l

In 2021, Czechia exported 9.8 million liters of grape wine, showing a slight increase of 1.8% from 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 5.6%, averaging an annual rise of 1.8%. The highest export volume was achieved in 2019 at 10.3 million liters. The largest decrease occurred in 2020 with a drop of 6.8%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Between 2018 and 2021, the three primary markets for Czech grape wine exports in volume terms were Slovakia, Germany, and Poland, which together accounted for 84.0% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Czechia's grape wine exports in value terms have risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 44.8 million US dollars, reflecting a steady gain of 8.7% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value increased by 37.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.5%. Conversely, the most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 29.5%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the leading destinations for Czech grape wine exports in value terms, accounting for 39.9%, 30.6%, and 9.1% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 79.5% of all export value.

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

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

Imports grape wine to Czechia

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Following two years of growth, the volume of grape wine imports into Czechia declined. In 2021, imports stood at 172.9 million liters, showing little change from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports increased by 15.4%, averaging an annual rise of 4.9%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2020 at 173.3 million liters, which also saw the largest increase of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, M l

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary, Italy, and Spain were the top suppliers of grape wine to Czechia in volume terms, contributing 23.3%, 19.3%, and 12.9% of total imports, respectively. Combined, these three countries made up 55.5% of all imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of grape wine imports into Czechia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 294.5 million US dollars, indicating a modest gain of 9.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 11.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 256.8 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.5%.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, Italy, France, and Germany formed the main cluster of markets for grape wine imports into Czechia in value terms, accounting for 25.1%, 17.0%, and 13.6% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 55.7% of all import value.

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

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