Spinach market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh spinach in Czechia stood at 7 108 t in 2018, supported by a strong consumer trend toward healthy living and fresh foods. This led retailers to expand fresh produce sections and introduce new items meeting health-conscious parameters, maintaining demand. The market volume remained above 6 900 t through 2020 before rising to a peak of 7 607 t in 2021.

Following the peak, the market contracted to 7 120 t in 2022 and fell sharply to 5 760 t in 2023. This decline was driven primarily by a drop in domestic production, which decreased from 6 590 t in 2021 to 4 800 t in 2023, while import volumes stayed relatively stable between 1 000 and 1 100 t annually.

In 2024, import volume rose to 1 269 t and exports increased to 258 t. This occurred alongside a stronger consumer focus on health, well-being, and environmental sustainability, which heightened demand for products with clear composition and origin, influencing supply dynamics.

Production spinach in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Czechia produced 6 040 tons of spinach, which is 3.6% higher than the previous year. The maximum production was recorded in 2018 at 6 160 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 5.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 262.9% surge.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The lowest production value was observed in 2017, with the highest in 2020, reflecting a 3.7-fold gap. In 2020, the output of spinach in Czechia was valued at 29 266 thousand US dollars, which is 31.1% higher year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 21.7% decrease, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 262.4% rise.

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

Exports spinach from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, spinach exports from Czechia declined. In 2020, exports stood at 76 tons, which is 6.8% lower compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 60.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 82 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 44.9% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia accounted for 89.7% of total spinach exports in kind from Czechia, while the remaining flows were distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

Spinach exports from Czechia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 370 thousand US dollars, up by 18.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 67.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia concentrated 88.1% of total spinach exports in value terms from Czechia, with the residual flows scattered across multiple smaller 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 spinach to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, spinach imports into Czechia declined. In 2020, imports stood at 958 tons, reflecting a significant decrease of 13.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 104 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 9.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Spain were the principal sources for spinach imports in kind into Czechia, accounting for 49.6%, 29.9%, and 12.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 92.0% 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

After a two-year uptick, foreign spinach supplies to Czechia declined. In 2020, Czechia imported spinach valued at 4 046 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.5% contraction from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 33%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 046 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with an 18.1% surge.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of spinach imports in value terms was shaped primarily by Italy and Germany, which together accounted for 87.1% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

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