Sausages and similar meat products market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for sausages and similar meat products experienced a multi-year contraction in physical volume from over 202 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 178 thousand tonnes in 2022. This decline coincided with a notable consumer trend toward plant-based food alternatives, which gained momentum by 2020 and likely diverted some demand away from traditional meat products. Concurrently, the market's value in dollar terms rose significantly, suggesting a shift toward higher-value items, possibly influenced by ongoing industry focus on premium ranges, transparent labeling, and maintaining quality standards amid retail pressure.

The market's volume decline stabilized and began to reverse from 2023 onward, reaching 192 thousand tonnes in 2024. This recovery was supported by a record influx of 47 new brands entering the Czech retail food sector in 2024, intensifying competition and likely stimulating consumer interest and availability. Furthermore, the modernization and expansion of production capacities by major manufacturers during this period enabled increased output to meet both domestic and export demand.

Legislative developments also shaped the market environment throughout the period. The preparation and subsequent implementation of stricter product safety laws and updated food decree amendments in 2023-2024, which tightened labeling rules for products with lower meat content, reinforced market transparency. These changes, alongside the entry of new players, contributed to a more dynamic market landscape by the end of 2024, with the market's value growing to 831 million US dollars.

Production sausages and similar meat products in Czechia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Czechia's production of sausages and similar meat products has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 727.6 million US dollars, marking a modest 10.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Czechia's production volume of sausages and similar meat products has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 193.0 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a 5.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 11.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.1%.

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

Exports sausages and similar meat products from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of reduction, Czechia's exports of sausages and similar meat products increased in 2020. The export volume amounted to 26 976 tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 26 926 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 7.9% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia and Hungary were the main destinations for Czechia's exports in volume terms, together accounting for 86.6% of total flows. Other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Czechia's export value of sausages and similar meat products has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 97.651 million US dollars, equivalent to a measured rise of 4.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 2.8%, with an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 92.905 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—Slovakia and Hungary—played leading roles in Czechia's export value, together taking 82.1% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

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

Imports sausages and similar meat products to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's import volume of sausages and similar meat products declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 22 356 tonnes, which is 2.8% lower than in 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 23 262 tonnes, with the largest increase of 5.6% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia were the principal sources for Czechia's imports in volume terms, accounting for 30.3%, 26.5%, and 22.1% respectively, and jointly making up 78.9% 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

Czechia's import value of sausages and similar meat products has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached approximately 95.089 million US dollars, equivalent to a moderate 9.3% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21.9%, with an annualized rate of 6.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia played leading roles in Czechia's import value of sausages and similar meat products, accounting for 25.1%, 24.8%, and 14.4% respectively, and jointly taking 64.3% of total flows.

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

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