NPK fertilizers market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The NPK fertilizers market in Czechia, measured in physical volume, decreased from 105.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 92.1 thousand tons in 2024. This overall contraction was interrupted by a sharp drop to 77.3 thousand tons in 2023. Over the same period, domestic production more than doubled, rising from 8.4 thousand tons to 16.6 thousand tons, indicating a notable shift toward greater self-sufficiency in supply.

In value terms, the market demonstrated strong growth, expanding from 56.6 million USD in 2018 to 74.8 million USD in 2024. A pronounced peak occurred in 2022 when the market value surged to 101.2 million USD. This spike in market value, coinciding with a lower physical volume, points to a period of significantly higher fertilizer prices affecting the cost of imports and the value of domestic output.

The interplay between physical volume and market value highlights a transformative phase for the Czech NPK sector. Increased domestic production capacity gradually altered the supply structure, while global price volatility, particularly evident around 2022, became a primary driver of market value fluctuations throughout the period.

Production NPK fertilizers in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's NPK fertilizer production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 32 866 K $ US, marking a significant 37.9% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 53.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

NPK fertilizer production in Czechia has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 14 105 t, representing a sharp 57.8% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 68.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.1%.

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

Exports NPK fertilizers from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

NPK fertilizer exports from Czechia have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 14.5 K t, up 24.5% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7.2 K t, which saw the largest decline of 45.2%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 62.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia and Germany dominated Czechia's NPK fertilizer exports in kind, together accounting for 84.1% of total flows, while other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

Foreign NPK fertilizer supplies from Czechia have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 10 298 K $ US, up 29.4% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 37.2%, with an annualized rate of 11.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 704 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 24.0%. In 2020, exports posted the largest increase of 39.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Romania accounted for the largest share of Czechia's NPK fertilizer exports in value terms. Slovakia led with 65.1%, followed by Germany at 9.9% and Romania at 5.5%, together comprising 80.5% 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 NPK fertilizers to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Czechia's NPK fertilizer imports amounted to 105.9 K t, down 3.6% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 105.6 K t, which saw the largest decline of 4.4%. In 2020, imports increased by 4.0%, the largest rise in the period.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Austria, and Lithuania led Czechia's NPK fertilizer imports in kind. Poland accounted for 44.8%, Austria for 19.7%, and Lithuania for 6.5%, together representing 71.1% 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 2021, Czechia's NPK fertilizer imports stood at 51 508 K $ US, rising 28.1% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 20.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 40 220 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 10.0%.

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

Over the period 2018–2021, Poland, Austria, and Germany remained the leading sources for Czechia's NPK fertilizer imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 39.1%, Austria for 16.9%, and Germany for 6.7%, with a combined share of 62.8% 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