Non-alcoholic beer market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Czech non-alcoholic beer market volume expanded from 81.8 million litres to 95.3 million litres. This initial growth was supported by a broader product offering as nearly all major Czech breweries, including Bernard and Staropramen, entered the segment from 2017 onward. Changing consumer habits, particularly among younger demographics moving towards healthier lifestyles and moderated alcohol consumption, increased demand for non-alcoholic options. The introduction of the first returnable, transparent third-litre bottle in 2019 provided an innovative packaging boost. By 2021, a global trend towards reduced alcohol intake and a dedicated industry project promoting non-alcoholic beers further solidified this shift.

Market volume saw a more pronounced rise from 2022, reaching 117.4 million litres in 2024. Production hit a historic high in 2022 with 13% annual growth, fueled by significant new product launches from key players like Birell, which introduced non-alcoholic beers inspired by lagers and IPAs. A shift towards more convenient can packaging, capturing a 20% market share by 2023, improved product accessibility. Underlying these developments, generational change, increased mobility, and a faster pace of life continued to drive preference for non-alcoholic beer and beer mixes, a trend that grew for the eleventh consecutive year in 2024 while alcoholic beer consumption declined.

Production non-alcoholic beer in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of non-alcoholic beer in Czechia was valued at 89 189 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 14.5% compared to the previous year. Production grew by 20.3% between 2018 and 2021, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 3.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

Czechia's non-alcoholic beer production volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 100.8 million liters, showing minimal change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 17.5%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.5%.

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

Exports non-alcoholic beer from Czechia

Exports in kind, K l

Non-alcoholic beer exports from Czechia declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 8 026 thousand liters, marking a decrease of 2.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 18.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 754 thousand liters. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 5.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 29.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Sweden, and Poland were the main destinations for Czech non-alcoholic beer exports in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 47.8% of exports, Sweden for 22.8%, and Poland for 8.4%. Together, these three countries absorbed 79.0% 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, K $ US

In 2021, the value of non-alcoholic beer exports from Czechia amounted to 6 391 thousand US dollars, indicating a rise of 17.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 50.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 8.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 39.6%.

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

Over the period 2018–2021, Sweden, Slovakia, and Poland made the biggest contributions to Czech non-alcoholic beer exports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 37.2% of exports, Slovakia for 31.0%, and Poland for 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 75.4% of total export 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 non-alcoholic beer to Czechia

Imports in kind, K l

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2021 at 2 553 thousand liters, corresponding to a gradual fall of 3.2% compared to 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 198 thousand liters. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 63.4%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 154.2%. Overall, the period saw a peak in 2019 and a trough in 2021, with a 2.8-fold fluctuation between these years.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia dominated Czech non-alcoholic beer imports in volume terms, accounting for 70.7% of total imports. The remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2021, the value of non-alcoholic beer imports into Czechia totaled 1 403 thousand US dollars, showing a steep gain of 29.3% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 085 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 104 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 65.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 182.3%. Overall, the highest value was observed in 2019 and the lowest in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.9 times.

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

Over the period 2018–2021, Slovakia and Poland were the dominant sources for non-alcoholic beer imports into Czechia in value terms. Together, they accounted for 85.3% of total import flows, while the remaining volume was split among smaller markets.

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

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