Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Czechia expanded significantly, with volume growing from 40 654 t to 55 760 t. This growth was primarily driven by shifting consumer preferences towards healthier and higher-quality foods, supported by modern production technologies that better retain nutritional value. Consumers increasingly favored glass and recyclable packaging, associating it with higher quality and environmental sustainability. The strong presence of private labels, accounting for over 40% of spending, and their promotional activities in discounters and hypermarkets helped stimulate demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted interest in long-shelf-life products, sustaining market volume. Additionally, legislative changes regarding food labeling and composition increased transparency, while the rise of e-commerce improved product accessibility.

In 2022, the market volume experienced a modest contraction to 53 520 t, down 4% from the previous year. This decline coincided with global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material costs, which affected the availability and pricing of preserved products. Simultaneously, new national regulations mandating reductions in salt, sugar, and preservative content required production adjustments, contributing to the volume decline.

Market volume stabilized in 2023 at 53 811 t, then surged by 20.6% in 2024 to reach 64 902 t, marking a strong recovery and the highest level in the period.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 33 959 thousand US dollars, a significant 16.9% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 33.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Czechia produced 38 452 tonnes of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts, up 23.3% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when output fell by 11.1%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Czechia's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts declined in volume. In 2021, exports totaled 13 671 tonnes, a modest decrease of 3.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 31.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 14 205 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 22.8% rise.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Finland, and Austria were the top buyers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Czechia. Slovakia accounted for 58.4% of export volume, Finland for 11.7%, and Austria for 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented 79.6% of total exports in volume.

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

Czechia's exports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 18 920 thousand US dollars, an 8.5% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 58.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Finland, and Austria were the largest buyers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Czechia in value terms. Slovakia made up 52.6% of export value, Finland 11.6%, and Austria 11.5%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 75.7% 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 preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 30 979 tonnes, a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 52.9%, with an annualized rate of 15.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Austria, and Turkey were the leading sources of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts imports into Czechia by volume. Germany accounted for 42.0% of import volume, Austria for 16.6%, and Turkey for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 70.5% of total import volume.

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

Czechia's imports of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 36 189 thousand US dollars, a substantial 13.6% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 85.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Turkey remained the principal suppliers of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.1% of import value, Austria for 16.4%, and Turkey for 11.9%. Jointly, these three countries made up 66.3% 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