Uncooked pasta market in Czechia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Consumer preferences in the Czech Republic began shifting toward higher-quality and diverse pasta varieties already in 2018, setting the stage for market expansion. The following years saw the rollout of Decree No. 18/2020, which established binding production and storage standards for pasta, raising quality levels and supporting domestic output. Concurrently, growing demand for gluten-free products prompted increased promotional activity and the introduction of new lines, such as Panzani's gluten-free pasta in 2022. These regulatory and consumer trends helped drive the market value from 56.8 million US dollars in 2019 to 94.8 million US dollars in 2022.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market value eased to 93.1 million US dollars in 2023 and further to 90.4 million US dollars in 2024, reflecting a phase of stabilization following the earlier rapid growth. Production volumes followed a similar moderating trend, while imports and exports continued to increase at a slower pace.

Production uncooked pasta in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's uncooked pasta production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 63 804 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 13.2% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2019-2021 period, production grew by 45%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%.

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

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From 2018 to 2021, Czechia ranked 22nd globally in uncooked pasta production.

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.1-fold difference between these two years. In 2021, Czechia produced 76 361 tonnes of uncooked pasta, representing a slight 2.8% decrease year-over-year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 78 570 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.8%, while the most substantial increase was in 2020 at 409.5%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta from Czechia

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After two years of growth, Czechia's uncooked pasta exports declined. In 2021, exports stood at 43 068 tonnes, showing a modest 3.2% drop compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 44 473 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 21.8%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary were the leading destinations for Czechia's uncooked pasta exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 40.8% of exports, Slovakia for 31.5%, and Hungary for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 81.4% 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 uncooked pasta export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 37 785 thousand US dollars, up 7.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 46.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary were the main destinations for Czechia's uncooked pasta exports in value terms. Poland accounted for 36.8% of export value, Slovakia for 32.0%, and Hungary for 7.4%. Collectively, these three countries absorbed 76.2% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports uncooked pasta to Czechia

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In 2021, Czechia's uncooked pasta imports amounted to 33 605 tonnes, indicating a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 34 071 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 0.5%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Italy, France, and Germany were the key partners for Czechia's uncooked pasta imports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 62.6% of imports, France for 11.3%, and Germany for 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 82.0% of total import 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, K $ US

Czechia's uncooked pasta import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 45 743 thousand US dollars, up 11.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, France, and Germany were the primary suppliers of uncooked pasta to Czechia in value terms. Italy accounted for 56.2% of import value, France for 14.3%, and Germany for 10.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 80.6% of total import value.

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

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