Sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Czechia contracted from 908 million liters in 2018 to 657 million liters in 2020. Throughout this period, manufacturers actively reduced sugar content in their flavoured mineral waters and invested in modernizing production facilities, aligning with shifting consumer preferences toward healthier options. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated this trend by directing consumer interest toward healthier beverage choices, setting the stage for future demand.

A recovery commenced in 2021, with market volume growing to 737 million liters by 2023. This expansion was notably supported by the reintroduction of the historical Vratislavická kyselka brand in 2022 following a complete reconstruction by Kitl, which added new supply to the market. Concurrently, producers continued to innovate and widen their portfolios with low-sugar flavoured waters, catering to the sustained demand for products compatible with a health-conscious lifestyle.

After three years of growth, the market volume declined to 673 million liters in 2024.

Production sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, production of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Czechia increased in 2021. Output was valued at 234.2 million US dollars, marking a modest 3.6% uptick from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 9.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 226.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 7.8% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

After two years of losses, production of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Czechia increased in 2021. A total of 859 million litres were produced, representing a small 2.5% increase compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 838 million litres, and the largest decline of 9.8% also took place in 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Exports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Czechia

Exports in kind, M l

Exported volumes of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Czechia increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Czechia exported 363.5 million litres, up by 11.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, M l

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary were the key destinations for exports in kind. Slovakia accounted for 51.9% of exports, Poland for 11.2%, and Hungary for 7.1%, together making up 70.2% of total 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

Cross-border shipments of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Czechia increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. Exports reached 167.0 million US dollars, which is 11.6% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 55.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.7%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary made the biggest contributions to exports in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 36.2% of exports, Poland for 12.9%, and Hungary for 7.9%, jointly representing 56.9% of total 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 sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Czechia

Imports in kind, M l

Czechia's volume of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters imports increased for the second consecutive year in 2021. Imports amounted to 173.0 million litres, showing a strong uptick of 18.4% relative to the prior year. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 7.2%, with an annualized rate of 2.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 138.0 million litres, and the largest decline of 26.0% also occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, M l

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia played leading roles in imports in kind of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Czechia. Poland accounted for 27.4% of imports, Hungary for 22.3%, and Slovakia for 16.5%, together taking 66.2% of total 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

After a two-year decline, imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Czechia increased in 2021. Czechia imported 92.4 million US dollars worth of these products, indicating a substantial uptick of 21.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 76.2 million US dollars, and the largest decline of 14.3% occurred in 2019.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland, Hungary, and Austria were the main sources for imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 19.9% of imports, Hungary for 19.3%, and Austria for 11.2%, together making up 50.5% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021