Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for tea in packings ≤3 kg in Czechia grew from 22.9 million USD in 2018 to 25.5 million USD in 2019, influenced by early investments from key players like Jemča, which upgraded machinery to introduce sustainable products such as organic teas and fully compostable tea bags. Market volume then declined to 23.7 million USD in 2020 and 23.3 million USD in 2021.

A recovery to 24.3 million USD occurred in 2022, propelled by strong demand for domestic iced tea and lemonade in the HoReCa sector, alongside the launch of new Ayurvedic and herbal tea varieties with attractive flavors and packaging. Growing consumer awareness of health benefits and higher disposable income further stimulated demand. In 2023, the market stabilized at 24.2 million USD as producers, including Jemča, responded to pressure for higher raw material quality and rolled out more sustainable packaging, eliminating cellophane overwraps and using recyclable materials.

In 2024, the market contracted to 20.6 million USD. During this period, the industry maintained a strong focus on ecology and sustainability, with increased pressure for recyclable paper-based packaging and the adoption of energy-saving technologies across the FMCG sector. For 2025, industry attention turned to packaging as a strategic supply-chain element following eased global supply pressures, emphasizing measurable impact and sustainability.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Czechia's tea production in packings of 3 kg or less was valued at 8 379 thousand US dollars, representing a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 039 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 13.8%, while the largest increase was seen in 2020, rising by 4.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

Czechia's tea production in packings of 3 kg or less declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 670.0 tonnes, marking a moderate reduction of 7.1% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 879.0 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 18.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 4.4%.

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

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's tea exports in packings of 3 kg or less increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 594 tonnes, indicating a rise of 14.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 79.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany were the key destinations for Czechia's tea exports in kind. Slovakia accounted for 34.3% of exports, Poland for 25.5%, and Germany for 11.5%, together representing 71.4% 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, K $ US

Czechia's tea exports in packings of 3 kg or less increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 8 727 thousand US dollars, up by 35.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 50.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Poland were the main markets for Czechia's tea exports in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 31.5% of exports, Germany for 18.1%, and Poland for 13.0%, jointly taking 62.6% 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 tea in packings ≤3 kg to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year contraction, Czechia's tea imports in packings of 3 kg or less increased in volume. In 2021, the country imported 2 177 tonnes, marking a rise of 19.0% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 7.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 830 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 21.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Slovakia were the main suppliers of tea in packings of 3 kg or less to Czechia. Poland accounted for 33.9% of imports in kind, Germany for 14.8%, and Slovakia for 12.1%, jointly forming 60.9% of total imports.

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, K $ US

In 2021, Czechia's tea imports in packings of 3 kg or less totalled 23 682 thousand US dollars, which is 9.1% more compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, falling by 7.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 20.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands formed the key group of partners for Czechia's tea imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 27.5% of imports, Germany for 16.4%, and the Netherlands for 14.8%, jointly representing 58.6% 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