Lard and poultry fats market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for lard and poultry fats in Czechia began the period at 55 115 t in 2018. This year was marked by the entry of new players into the animal fats and meal sector, accompanied by an expansion of the product assortment, which broadened supply. Concurrently, a noted shift in consumer preferences away from certain fats, including lard, introduced a countervailing pressure on demand. The following year, total market volume contracted by 5.8% to 51 910 t, a movement largely attributable to a sharp, 21% reduction in import volumes.

Market growth resumed from 2020, with volume climbing to 57 409 t by 2021. This expansion unfolded against a backdrop of significant disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on global meat sectors and supply constraints in the EU pork industry linked to African swine fever. Despite these industry headwinds, domestic production of fats increased steadily, supporting the overall market recovery.

The market reached its period peak of 60 084 t in 2022. A pivotal development was the official declaration of Czechia's avian influenza-free status, which removed trade barriers for poultry products and bolstered production and export activity for poultry fat. In 2023, the market entered a phase of stabilization, with volume edging down by a marginal 0.6% to 59 735 t.

Production lard and poultry fats in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia ranked as the 19th largest producer of lard and poultry fats globally.

Top producers of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

World map of production of lard and poultry fats, 2017-2020

Lard and poultry fats production in Czechia grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 43 799 tonnes, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 5.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of lard and poultry fats in Czechia was valued at 64 695 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 30.8% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 27.3%, averaging an 8.4% annualized rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 49 445 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 13.8% occurring that year.

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

Exports lard and poultry fats from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, showing a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries of lard and poultry fats from Czechia amounted to 1 031 tonnes, a slight decrease of 2.6% from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 058 tonnes, with the largest increase of 136.0% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia was the dominant buyer of lard and poultry fats from Czechia, accounting for 86.7% of total exports in volume, while other countries shared the remainder.

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

Exported volumes of lard and poultry fats from Czechia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 1 523 thousand US dollars, up 21.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 438.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 75.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, Slovakia played a leading role in the value of lard and poultry fats exports from Czechia, holding an 84.3% share of total flows, with the rest distributed among other 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 lard and poultry fats to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Czechia imported 13 566 tonnes of lard and poultry fats, showing a solid 21.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 33.7%, with an average annual rate of 10.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 094 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 38.9% that year. The largest decline of 20.9% occurred in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Slovakia (33.9% of imports in volume), Germany (20.1%), and Austria (19.1%) led the import structure, together representing 73.1% of total flows.

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 volume of lard and poultry fats imports into Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 12 163 thousand US dollars, up 30.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 34.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 695 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.7% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (25.6% of imports in value), Slovakia (25.4%), and Germany (20.8%) remained the top sources in the import structure, collectively accounting for 71.8% of total flows.

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

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