Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Czechia was supported by stable domestic pork production. By 2019, the market value saw a slight contraction to 105 million USD. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic and the African swine fever outbreak in China disrupted global pork supply chains, which spurred local output and helped expand the market to 111 million USD.

The persistent effects of African swine fever in China maintained elevated global pork prices in the following years. A rising share of Czech and EU pork exports to China reduced domestic availability, supporting further price increases. By 2024, exports of these products had more than doubled since 2020, reaching 7 million USD, while imports stabilized around 34 million USD. An increase in domestic pork production in early 2024 pointed to a positive supply trend, but sustained pressure from Chinese demand continued to shape the market.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Czechia's production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 82 378 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.2% improvement over the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 78 188 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia ranked 21st globally in the production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork.

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

In 2020, Czechia produced 19 308 tonnes of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork, representing a slight decrease of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 12.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.1%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's export volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 789 tonnes, reflecting an 18.1% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 47%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia remained the dominant partner for Czechia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in kind, accounting for 83.4% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

Cross-border shipments of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork from Czechia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Czechia exported 3 361 thousand US dollars worth of these products, corresponding to a strong improvement of 21.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 48.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia played a leading role in Czechia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in value terms, with a share of 74.3% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed across other partners.

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

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

Imports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Czechia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork amounted to 5 133 tonnes, constituting a modest contraction of 6.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 15.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 6.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets—Germany, Austria, and Poland—remained central to Czechia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in kind, together accounting for 67.6% of total 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

In 2020, Czechia's import volume of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork amounted to 31 819 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a rise of 6.7% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 40.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 34.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (with 39.3% of imports in value terms), Italy (19.6%), and Poland (11.1%) led the ranking of suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to Czechia, with their combined share reaching 70.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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