Mineral and aerated waters market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Czech mineral and aerated water market volume fluctuated, rising to 524 million liters in 2019, falling to 475 million liters in 2020, and recovering to 505 million liters in 2021. This period saw sustained dominance by major players like Kofola and Karlovarské minerální vody, alongside consumer trends favoring natural and healthy products.

Market volume increased to 538 million liters in 2022, driven primarily by the re-entry of the historic Vratislavická kyselka brand after a complete reconstruction of its production facility, which expanded domestic supply. Volume then declined to 503 million liters in 2023, a year marked by ongoing regulatory developments including preparations for new EU and national labeling rules.

In 2024, the market reached a new high of 563 million liters, continuing its growth trajectory. In value terms, the market rose steadily throughout the period, reaching 128 million dollars in 2024, reflecting a shift towards higher-priced products or overall price increases.

Production mineral and aerated waters in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of mineral and aerated waters in Czechia was valued at 96.0 million US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 100.6 million US dollars, while the lowest was in 2020 at 95.6 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 5.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

In 2021, Czechia produced 511.4 million liters of mineral and aerated waters, marking a 2.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the span from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 3.2%, averaging an annual decline of 1.1%. The peak was in 2019 with 536.2 million liters, and the trough was in 2020 at 496.8 million liters. The sharpest decline was in 2020, down by 7.3%.

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

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Czechia

Exports in kind, M l

Exports of mineral and aerated waters from Czechia declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 100.5 million liters, a 1.4% decrease from the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 102.3 million liters, which also saw the largest increase of 6.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia remained the primary market for Czechia's exports in volume terms, accounting for 85.5% of total flows. The remaining volume was spread across various other destinations.

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, K $ US

Czechia's mineral and aerated waters exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 12 190 thousand US dollars, representing a 24.8% drop from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 50.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 20.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia dominated Czechia's exports in value terms, capturing 84.0% of total flows. The rest was distributed among a fragmented group of other markets.

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

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

Imports mineral and aerated waters to Czechia

Imports in kind, M l

In 2021, imports of mineral and aerated waters into Czechia totaled 93.9 million liters, a 17.4% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 12.2%, averaging an annual growth of 3.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 80.0 million liters, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.3%.

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

During 2018-2021, Slovakia was the leading source for imports in volume terms of mineral and aerated waters to Czechia, making up 72.1% of total flows. The remainder was shared among several smaller markets.

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, K $ US

After two years of decline, imports of mineral and aerated waters into Czechia rebounded. In 2021, imports stood at 14 648 thousand US dollars, showing a strong year-on-year increase of 13.1%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 20.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 954 thousand US dollars, which saw the steepest drop of 28.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the top destinations for imports in value terms of mineral and aerated waters to Czechia were Slovakia with 48.6%, France with 15.6%, and Hungary with 12.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 76.8% of total import flows.

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

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