Mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for mixes and doughs in Czechia contracted significantly from 27 076 t in 2018 to 17 107 t in 2024. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2019, followed by a period of relative stability in 2020 and 2021 where volume hovered around 20 000 t.

Starting in 2022, broader European consumer trends began influencing the market structure. Rising health consciousness increased demand for gluten-free, whole grain, and plant-based bakery products. Simultaneously, the expansion of online sales and modern retail distribution channels, such as supermarkets, improved product accessibility for consumers.

These shifting preferences towards premium and specialty ingredients contributed to a rise in the market's value in 2023 to 42.2 million USD, despite the continuing decline in physical volume. The trend towards health-oriented and clean-label products provided support to the market's value proposition even as overall consumption in tonnes fell.

Production mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Czechia, production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 23 147 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year decrease of 14.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 33%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 12.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Globally, Czechia ranked as the 18th largest producer of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits during the 2018–2021 period.

Top producers of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

World map of production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits, 2018-2021

In Czechia, production of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 10 667 tonnes were produced, showing a 17.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, production dropped by 32.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.8 times. In 2021, Czechia exported 15 476 tonnes of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, reflecting a 5.7% increase compared to 2020. The maximum volume was 16 147 tonnes in 2019. The largest decline was 9.3% in 2020, while the largest increase was 75.5% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018–2021, three main markets—Slovakia, Poland, and Belgium—together accounted for 70.1% of total exports in kind of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits from Czechia.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2021, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.8 times. In 2021, Czechia exported 32 843 thousand US dollars worth of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits, reflecting a robust 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was 11.7% in 2020, while the largest increase was 77.2% in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Slovakia (30.6% of exports in value terms), Poland (23.6%), and Belgium (14.3%) played leading roles in the export value of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits from Czechia, jointly accounting for 68.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In Czechia, imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume totaled 24 791 tonnes, corresponding to an 11.6% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports grew by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

During 2018–2021, Germany (28.0% of imports in kind), Austria (26.4%), and Belgium (12.8%) were the principal sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 67.2% of total flows.

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

In Czechia, imports of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value stood at 49 402 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong 17.6% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 18.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.9%. The minimum value was 41 540 thousand US dollars in 2019, with no decline recorded in that year.

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

In 2018–2021, the leading destinations for imports in value terms of mixes and doughs for bread, pastry, cakes, and biscuits to Czechia were Germany (28.2% of imports in value terms), Austria (20.7%), and Belgium (15.4%), which jointly accounted for 64.3% of total flows.

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

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