Not grated and not powdered processed cheese market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Czech market volume for not grated and not powdered processed cheese grew steadily, supported by rising consumer interest in high-quality and regional varieties. This trend was reinforced by the existing legislative framework for dairy products and the expansion of specialized cheese retail, which improved product accessibility. Increased quality controls by the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority also helped maintain consumer trust during this period.

A significant development in 2021 was the emergence of plant-based cheese alternatives, exemplified by the launch of the Tavenýr brand from Slovak company Sojprodukt. This new segment expanded the total market offering and contributed to a notable rise in consumption that year. However, the market volume declined in 2022, even as producers increasingly adopted the 'Made according to the Czech Guild Standard' logo to promote quality and inspections continued to enforce labeling rules.

The market recovered from 2023 onward, with volume reaching 22 319 t by 2024, indicating a return to growth in the final years of the period.

Production not grated and not powdered processed cheese in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Czechia's production of not grated and not powdered processed cheese declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 57 243 thousand US dollars, marking a 0.9% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 60 561 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 9.8% that year. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Czechia's production of not grated and not powdered processed cheese increased in volume for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 14 654 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production showed minimal fluctuations. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 507 tonnes, with the largest decline of 2.8% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 0.8%.

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

Exports not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Czechia declined in volume for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 3 561 tonnes, reflecting a 5.3% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia remained the primary destination for Czech exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in volume terms, accounting for 75.5% of total exports. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

Exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Czechia declined in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 13 245 thousand US dollars, representing a significant drop of 10.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22.7%, with an average annual decline of 8.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Czech exports in value terms were Slovakia, with 69.7% of exports, France at 10.0%, and Romania at 5.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 85.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports not grated and not powdered processed cheese to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese increased in volume for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 8 826 tonnes, showing a 1.4% uptick from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 093 tonnes, with the largest decline of 16.4% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when imports rose by 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Czech imports in volume terms were Poland, with 44.7% of imports, Germany at 27.2%, and Slovakia at 13.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 84.8% of total import volume.

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

In 2020, Czechia's imports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese in value terms reached 30 842 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 0.7% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 6.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 0.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary markets for Czech imports in value terms were Poland, with 40.5% of imports, Germany at 26.3%, and Slovakia at 16.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.2% of total import value.

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

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