Sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Czech market for sauces and condiments experienced shifting volumes, influenced by retail trends that emphasized product quality and origin. Major chains developed private labels and highlighted Czech provenance, shaping consumer preferences. After a decline to 100 145 t in 2019, market volume recovered to 107 660 t in 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic produced contrasting effects in 2021: restrictions on restaurants reduced foodservice sales, while a surge in home cooking boosted retail consumption of basic ingredients like spices and sauces, resulting in a nearly stable market volume of 106 702 t. In 2022, the launch of convenient 100 ml packaging for dressings and mustards, along with growing popularity of spicy flavors such as sriracha, stimulated demand and contributed to a 5.7% volume increase to 112 838 t. Simultaneously, inflation pushed average spice prices upward, driving a stronger 11.2% rise in market value to 238.9 million US dollars.

By 2023, product innovations like Kotányi's smoked seasoning mills helped maintain consumer interest. However, market volume declined by 3.5% to 108 885 t, while value continued to grow by 7.6% to 257.1 million US dollars amid persistent price pressures. The contraction extended into 2024, with volume falling to 97 910 t, concluding a period of notable volatility for the sector.

Production sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Production of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard in Czechia has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 160.8 million US dollars, marking a moderate gain of 6.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 10%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 139.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 4.9%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with an 8.9% rise.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Czechia produced 78,996 tonnes of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard, representing a decrease of 9.2% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 11.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.0%. The largest drop was in 2019, at 10.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2020, with a 9.3% rise.

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

Exports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's export volume of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 45,816 tonnes, up by 9.4% compared to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 5.4%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 39,936 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 8.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria were the primary markets for Czechia's exports in kind. Slovakia accounted for 40.1% of exports, Poland for 16.3%, and Austria for 10.1%, together making up 66.5% 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, M $ US

The value of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard exports from Czechia has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 93.8 million US dollars, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 26.1%. Over the 2018–2021 period, exports grew by 30.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 66.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 7.6%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Austria formed the core of Czechia's exports in value terms. Slovakia represented 33.5% of exports, Germany 14.5%, and Austria 10.1%, collectively accounting for 58.1% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports sauces, condiments, seasonings and mustard to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's import volume of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 73,522 tonnes, which is 17.5% higher than the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 16.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 60,465 tonnes, with the largest decline that year of 4.3%.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, Poland, Slovakia, and Germany were the main sources for Czechia's imports in kind. Poland accounted for 36.1% of imports, Slovakia for 10.0%, and Germany for 8.7%, together representing 54.9% 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, M $ US

The value of sauces, condiments, seasonings, and mustard imports into Czechia has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 28.7% higher than in 2020, with a total value of [value_last_year] million US dollars. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 42.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.5%.

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

Over 2018–2021, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations in Czechia's import structure in value terms. Poland accounted for 27.4% of imports, Germany for 15.3%, and the Netherlands for 9.4%, with a combined share of 52.1% 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