Milk powder with fat content of >1.5% market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for milk powder with fat content over 1.5% in Czechia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 5,049 tons in 2018, it contracted sharply to 3,024 tons in 2019 before recovering to 4,390 tons in 2020. After a slight dip to 3,922 tons in 2021, consumption grew steadily, reaching 4,939 tons in 2022 and peaking at 6,551 tons in 2023.

Over the same period, domestic production trended downward from 14,341 tons to 9,400 tons. Imports more than doubled from 1,501 tons to 3,185 tons, while exports fell from 10,793 tons to 6,034 tons. These shifts in trade flows coincided with the overall expansion of the domestic market volume in the latter years.

The data shows a clear growth phase in 2022 and 2023, with the market volume increasing by over 30% in two years. The period ended with consumption at its highest level, reflecting changes in the balance between local production and international trade.

Production milk powder with fat content of >1.5% in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Czechia's production of milk powder with a fat content exceeding 1.5% was valued at 33 194 thousand US dollars, showing no significant change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 32.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 12.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia ranked 27th globally in the production of milk powder with a fat content above 1.5%.

Top producers of milk powder with fat content of >1.5%, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk powder with fat content of >1.5%, 2017-2020

Czechia's production volume of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 9 818 tonnes, marking a 5.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 31.8%, which translates to an annualized decline of 12.0%.

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

Exports milk powder with fat content of >1.5% from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of milk powder with a fat content above 1.5% declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 6 908 tonnes, representing a significant drop of 23.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 36.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia traded milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Slovakia, Lebanon, and Hungary—collectively accounted for only 48.8% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Czechia's exports of milk powder with a fat content exceeding 1.5% declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 24 096 thousand US dollars, indicating a 24.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 34.9%, with an annualized decline of 13.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 37 624 thousand US dollars, which represented a 1.6% increase from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lebanon and Slovakia each accounted for 21.7% of Czechia's milk powder exports by value, while Hungary contributed 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 50.8% of total export flows in value terms.

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

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

Imports milk powder with fat content of >1.5% to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Czechia's imports of milk powder with a fat content above 1.5% declined in volume. In 2020, the country imported 1 481 tonnes, down by 8.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 3.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 617 tonnes, which was a 7.7% increase from the previous year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, France, Poland, and Germany were the leading sources for Czechia's imports of milk powder with a fat content over 1.5% in volume terms. France accounted for 26.1%, Poland for 18.4%, and Germany for 18.1%, collectively representing 62.6% of total import 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

Czechia's imports of milk powder with a fat content exceeding 1.5% increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 5 000 thousand US dollars, which is 10.3% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 35%, with an annualized increase of 10.5%.

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

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

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