Primary sugar crops market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for primary sugar crops in Czechia remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3 811 and 3 924 thousand tonnes. Weather conditions, including spring frosts and drought, periodically affected sugar beet yields. In 2019, the Office for the Protection of Competition launched a sector inquiry into the sugar market, introducing regulatory scrutiny that influenced market conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 impacted global supply chains but did not significantly alter domestic production or consumption.

A sharp increase occurred in 2021, with production rising to 4 145 thousand tonnes and market volume reaching 4 449 thousand tonnes. This growth was primarily driven by increased investments in modernizing sugar beet processing facilities, which enhanced production efficiency, alongside favorable climatic conditions that improved harvests. Subsequently, production and market volume declined in 2022 and 2023, falling to 3 834 thousand tonnes, influenced by global factors such as international trade shifts and price pressures, coupled with ongoing competition authority monitoring and enforcement actions.

Production primary sugar crops in Czechia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2018-2021

Primary sugar crop production in Czechia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 4 145 thousand tons, marking a 12.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 11.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 661 thousand tons, when output declined by 1.7%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the value of primary sugar crop production in Czechia reached 981.3 million US dollars, representing a significant 31.9% increase from 2020. Over the four-year period from 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 17.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 744.2 million US dollars, when it fell by 17.2%.

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

Exports primary sugar crops from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes show irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export level was recorded in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2020, creating a five-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Czechia exported 1.2 thousand tons of primary sugar crops, representing a 36.7% decrease from 2020. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 1.9 thousand tons, following a substantial 208.6% increase in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovenia (48.6% of export volume), Austria (23.5%), and Germany (16.0%) formed the main group of destinations for Czechia's primary sugar crop exports. Together, these three countries accounted for 88.1% 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, K $ US

The export market showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018, while the highest occurred in 2020, with the peak value being 4.5 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Czechia's primary sugar crop exports totaled 283 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 26.0% decrease from the previous year. The maximum export value was recorded in 2020 at 382 thousand US dollars, following a remarkable 238.9% increase in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovenia (43.2% of export value), Austria (21.8%), and Germany (14.0%) consistently held the leading positions in Czechia's primary sugar crop export markets. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.0% 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 primary sugar crops to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Primary sugar crop imports to Czechia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 305.3 thousand tons, reflecting a substantial 69.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 52.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 151.1 thousand tons, when imports declined by 24.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia (50.4% of import volume), Germany (22.8%), and Poland (22.0%) formed the main group of sources for Czechia's primary sugar crop imports. Together, these three countries accounted for 95.2% of total import 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

Primary sugar crop imports to Czechia have increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 12 295 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant 61.2% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 37.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 6 279 thousand US dollars, when it declined by 29.7%.

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

Throughout the period from 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Slovakia, Germany, and Poland—remained central to Czechia's primary sugar crop imports in value terms, together accounting for 82.2% of total import flows.

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

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