Prepared or preserved beef and offal market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for prepared or preserved beef and offal in Czechia fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 4 205 t and reaching 5 088 t. A significant increase to 4 806 t in 2019 was partly driven by a 2% decline in beef production across the EU, which heightened reliance on imports. After a drop to 3 927 t in 2020, the market rebounded to 4 873 t in 2021 and further grew to 5 225 t in 2022, supported by rising consumer demand for quality-labeled beef products. In 2023, the market volume slightly decreased to 5 088 t, coinciding with a reported decline in overall meat production in the country.

Regulatory changes consistently shaped the market environment. From 2018, mandatory origin labeling for beef under EU regulations increased supply chain transparency. Continued legislative adjustments in 2020 and 2021 introduced new definitions, storage requirements, and fees for single-use plastic packaging, affecting meat product presentation. By 2024, further amendments to veterinary care, hygiene rules, and labeling obligations reinforced traceability and origin disclosure requirements.

Shifting consumer preferences toward certified and organic beef boosted demand in 2022, while access to new export markets emerged as a significant development in 2024. Czech companies gained approval to supply beef to Vietnam and the Philippines, reflecting efforts by the State Veterinary Administration to expand international trade channels.

Production prepared or preserved beef and offal in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved beef and offal, 2017-2020

Czechia's production of prepared or preserved beef and offal declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 114.9 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 107.6 tonnes, representing a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 4.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

For the second year in a row, Czechia's production value of prepared or preserved beef and offal declined. In 2020, output was valued at 344.5 thousand US dollars, down 11.0% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 405.2 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 31.5%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 11.8%, averaging 3.8% per year.

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

Exports prepared or preserved beef and offal from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 253 tonnes, up 11.5% year-on-year. The lowest point was in 2018 at 1 004 tonnes, which also experienced a 2.3% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 11.9% rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 21.9%, averaging 6.8% annually.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Slovakia were the dominant partners in Czechia's exports of prepared or preserved beef and offal by volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Czechia's export value of prepared or preserved beef and offal rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 4 010 thousand US dollars, a 6.0% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 33.9%, with an average annual rate of 10.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany were the key destinations for Czechia's exports by value. Slovakia accounted for 32.8% of exports, Hungary for 29.6%, and Germany for 18.2%, together representing 80.5% of total export 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 prepared or preserved beef and offal to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Czechia's imports of prepared or preserved beef and offal by volume declined. In 2020, imports stood at 5 072 tonnes, a sharp 12.8% drop from 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 5 815 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 17.6% rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 17%, averaging 5.4% per year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Italy were the main sources for Czechia's imports by volume. Poland contributed 62.2% of imports, Germany 12.2%, and Italy 9.2%, together accounting for 83.7% of total import flows.

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

Following two years of increase, Czechia's import value of prepared or preserved beef and offal declined. In 2020, imports were valued at 22 936 thousand US dollars, down 9.3% year-on-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 293 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 28.7%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 29.7%, with an average annual rate of 9.1%.

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

In 2017-2020, Poland, Germany, and Sweden formed the primary markets for Czechia's imports by value. Poland accounted for 64.2% of imports, Germany for 11.7%, and Sweden for 8.2%, together making up 84.1% of total import flows.

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

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