Provitamins and vitamins market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Czech provitamins and vitamins market contracted from USD 33.2 million to USD 23.6 million in value. This decline coincided with the full implementation of EU novel food regulations, which required verification for new food products including vitamin supplements, potentially constraining market entry. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 boosted consumer demand for immunity-supporting products, but a sharp rise in Czech vitamin exports outpaced domestic consumption growth, leading to a net reduction in market size.

After a slight further dip in 2021, the market recovered to USD 28.4 million in 2022. This rebound was supported by the EU's introduction of maximum levels for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food supplements from July 2022, enhancing consumer confidence in product safety. Concurrently, heightened focus on ingredient transparency and a shift toward natural components sustained demand within the Czech Republic.

In 2023 and 2024, the market value fell again, reaching USD 15.2 million by 2024. This occurred alongside ongoing harmonization of EU supplement regulations and evolving consumer trends toward personalized nutrition and products supporting mental well-being. The persistent growth of online and direct-to-consumer sales continued to reshape the distribution landscape.

Production provitamins and vitamins in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of growth, the production of provitamins and vitamins in Czechia experienced a decline. In 2021, the output was valued at 12 069 K $ US, marking a 5.0% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 13.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 699 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 with a 10.3% rise.

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

Exports provitamins and vitamins from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Czechia's exports of provitamins and vitamins in physical terms declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 476 t, reflecting a 7.9% contraction compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 82.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 22.2%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 517 t, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2020 at 58.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Austria, Slovakia, and Poland were consistently the main destinations for Czechia's exports of provitamins and vitamins in physical terms. Austria accounted for 35.0% of exports, Slovakia for 21.3%, and Poland for 18.8%, together making up 75.0% 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

Czechia's exports of provitamins and vitamins in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 41 616 K $ US, showing a 16.2% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 127.5%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 31.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Austria, and Slovakia were the primary destinations for Czechia's exports of provitamins and vitamins in value terms. Poland absorbed 25.3% of exports, Austria 23.1%, and Slovakia 9.9%, collectively accounting for 58.4% 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 provitamins and vitamins to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Czechia's imports of provitamins and vitamins in physical terms declined. In 2021, imports totaled 2 647 t, representing a 13.8% drop compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 9.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 070 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 17.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading suppliers of provitamins and vitamins to Czechia in physical terms. China accounted for 32.5% of imports, Germany for 27.2%, and the Netherlands for 11.4%, together comprising 71.1% 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

Czechia's imports of provitamins and vitamins in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 52 177 K $ US, reflecting a robust 11.8% uptick from the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 27.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 39 026 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 4.5%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2020 at 19.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Austria were the main sources for Czechia's imports of provitamins and vitamins in value terms. China accounted for 28.6% of imports, Germany for 12.9%, and Austria for 12.6%, together making up 54.1% 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