Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sunflower, safflower, and cottonseed oils in Czechia expanded from 50 797 t in 2018 to 90 470 t in 2022. This growth was initially driven by increased industrial demand, notably from the cosmetics sector after L'Oreal launched a sustainable brand based on sunflower oil in 2019. Further momentum came in 2021 when rising global export prices made overseas shipments less attractive, boosting domestic availability. The war in Ukraine in 2022 disrupted sunflower oil supplies across Europe, prompting a surge in Czech imports and production to meet heightened regional demand.

After the peak in 2022, the market volume contracted to 62 549 t in 2023. This correction followed the normalization of trade flows after the previous year's shock, even as the growing organic food segment in Czechia continued to support demand for natural and unrefined sunflower oils.

Production sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia ranked 26th globally in the production volume of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions.

Top producers of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

World map of production of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Czechia's production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 82 500 tonnes, marking a moderate year-on-year decrease of 8.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 12.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 90 100 tonnes, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 16.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in Czechia was valued at 83 873 thousand US dollars, reflecting a limited year-on-year gain of 4.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 13.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 85 742 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 16.1%.

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

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Czechia's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined. In 2020, exports reached 87.6 thousand tonnes, representing a notable drop of 16.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 12.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 104.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Austria were consistently the main destinations for Czechia's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in kind. Poland accounted for 51.0% of exports, Germany for 12.3%, and Austria for 12.3%, together making up 75.5% of total export flows.

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

Following a two-year rise, the value of Czechia's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined. In 2020, exports totaled 89 010 thousand US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 5.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The peak value was in 2019 at 93 861 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 12.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Germany, and Austria led as the top buyers of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from Czechia in value terms. Poland represented 51.1% of exports, Germany 12.9%, and Austria 11.9%, with their combined share reaching 75.9% of total export value.

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

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

Imports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of increase, Czechia's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in kind declined. In 2020, import volume stood at 62.9 thousand tonnes, down by 13.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 26.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 72.7 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 35.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Ukraine, and Slovakia were the primary suppliers of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to Czechia in kind. Hungary accounted for 57.3% of imports, Ukraine for 14.7%, and Slovakia for 9.5%, together comprising 81.5% of total import 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

Following a two-year gain, the value of Czechia's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 61 570 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 7.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 25.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 66 601 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase also in 2019 at 25.7%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Ukraine, and Slovakia formed the main group of sources for Czechia's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in value terms. Hungary represented 56.1% of imports, Ukraine 13.1%, and Slovakia 11.0%, with their combined share reaching 80.2% of total import flows.

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

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