Pastry market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Czech pastry market was shaped by rising snacking trends and growing health consciousness, which boosted demand for both savory and sweet varieties, including ciabatta and updated donuts. Consumer interest in additive-free, gluten-free, and vegan options expanded, though from a small base. Household spending on pastry exceeded CZK 30 billion annually, with packaged pastry gaining significant share, reaching over a quarter of the market by 2020. These trends supported steady growth in imports and exports during the period.

The market volume for pastry reached 82.3 thousand tonnes in 2021, supported by stable demand and continued growth in expenditure on packaged products. In 2022, volume increased to 86.3 thousand tonnes as consumers returned to basic, fresh pastry and raised their purchase frequency amid the energy and raw material crisis, despite a nearly 50% price hike. However, by 2023, market volume fell to 78.0 thousand tonnes. This decline coincided with sustained cost pressure on bakeries, which optimized production and limited fresh pastry reloads due to high energy and labor expenses. Domestic production dropped sharply from 20.3 to 11.3 thousand tonnes between 2021 and 2023, while imports rose to fill the gap.

Import and export volumes show continued growth through 2025. Market dynamics remain influenced by consumer willingness to pay for quality, artisan, and healthier varieties, such as organic and spelt pastry, alongside persistent economic pressures on bakeries. Since late 2022, pastry prices have stagnated even as grain and energy costs fell, leaving bakers under margin pressure, yet interest in value-added and premium segments indicates a durable shift within the category.

Production pastry in Czechia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of pastry, 2018-2021

World map of production of pastry, 2018-2021

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

Exports pastry from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, pastry exports from Czechia reached 90.3 thousand tons, marking a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 14%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 1.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany were the primary destinations for Czech pastry exports in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 43.8% of exports, Hungary for 16.4%, and Germany for 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of total export flows.

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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Czechia's pastry exports rebounded in value terms. In 2021, exports totaled 258.8 million US dollars, showing a 19.7% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 16.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 216.2 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany remained the top markets for Czech pastry exports in value terms. Slovakia held a 41.2% share, Hungary 12.5%, and Germany 9.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 63.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports pastry to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Pastry imports into Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 152.3 thousand tons, up 3.5% from 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 26.2%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 9.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 145.9 thousand tons, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 29.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia were the leading suppliers of pastry to Czechia in volume terms. Poland accounted for 40.7% of imports, Germany for 29.1%, and Slovakia for 5.6%. Together, these three countries made up 75.4% of total import volumes.

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, M $ US

Imported pastry volumes into Czechia increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2021, imports totaled 361.5 million US dollars, rising by 10.9% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 22.8%, with an average annual increase of 7.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy continued to be the main suppliers of pastry to Czechia in value terms. Poland held a 31.5% share, Germany 28.1%, and Italy 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 67.7% of total import value.

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

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