Peas market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for fresh or chilled peas saw significant expansion in 2019, with its value rising by 44% to 2 166 thousand US dollars. This growth was primarily driven by sustained consumer interest in organic and locally grown produce, which bolstered demand. The trend towards healthier eating and a focus on food quality further supported the market during this period.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains and altered consumption patterns, contributing to a 10% contraction in the market value to 1 941 thousand US dollars. While health concerns increased interest in fresh foods, logistical challenges affected availability. The following year, continued global supply chain issues kept market value stable near 1 916 thousand US dollars, as ongoing adjustments in the sector balanced demand with supply constraints.

A resurgence occurred in 2022, with the market value climbing 22% to 2 343 thousand US dollars, aided by the emergence of new market segments focused on organic and sustainably grown peas. However, in 2023, the market value contracted sharply by 39% to 1 421 thousand US dollars.

Production peas in Czechia

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Top producers of peas, 2017-2020

World map of production of peas, 2017-2020

Czechia's pea production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4 790 tonnes of peas, marking a 53.0% rise compared to 2019. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 080 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 35.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Czechia's pea production value has also grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 674 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 19.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 189 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 31.3%.

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

Exports peas from Czechia

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes hit a low in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, pea shipments from Czechia abroad reached 2 958 tonnes, representing a dramatic 84.5% rise compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 604 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 45.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia's pea exports in kind were largely concentrated on Germany, which accounted for 70.5% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

After a two-year contraction, Czechia's pea export value increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 034 thousand US dollars, constituting a 43.4% rise over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 33.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 721 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 36.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Italy formed the core group of markets for Czechia's pea exports in value terms, accounting for 51.7%, 17.1%, and 9.1% respectively, together representing 77.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports peas to Czechia

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Czechia imported 790 tonnes of peas in 2020, which is 2.8% less compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 27.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 571 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 7.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 813 tonnes, which experienced the largest increase of 42.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Slovakia, and Spain were the main suppliers of peas to Czechia in kind, accounting for 32.4%, 24.6%, and 12.7% respectively, together comprising 69.7% of total imports.

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

After a two-year rise, Czechia's pea import value declined. In 2020, imports reached 1 300 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant 12.1% fall compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 479 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 25.8% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets — Italy, Spain, and Slovakia — together absorbed 63.0% of total pea imports in value terms to Czechia.

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

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