Unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in Czechia expanded from 52 239 t in 2018 to 79 238 t in 2020. This growth occurred alongside a persistent structural imbalance between plant and animal production, which constrained domestic self-sufficiency and sustained import flows. Changes in EU agricultural market instruments following the country's integration into the single market further influenced trade dynamics during this period.

Volume contracted to 74 132 t in 2021 and fell further to 63 390 t in 2022. A shift in consumer behavior toward alternative proteins, evidenced by major retailers' plans to increase plant-based meat sales, reduced demand for traditional meat by-products. The introduction of Nutri-Score and Eco-Score nutritional labeling steered preferences, while ongoing structural challenges and evolving EU regulations contributed to the downturn. A partial recovery to 67 298 t took place in 2023 despite continuing preference changes.

By 2024, volume reached 74 737 t, supported by evolving marketing trends affecting food product sales. Legislative amendments concerning public procurement and foreign subsidies, along with a permitted merger in agricultural machinery distribution, began influencing input availability and market conditions. Sustainability pressures, including corporate commitments to recyclable packaging and growing demand for alternative proteins, continued to reshape the industry's operating environment.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves in Czechia was valued at 10 687 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 37.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 22.4%, while the most significant decline was recorded in 2020, at 8.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Czechia produced 24 735 tonnes of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves, showing little change from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 27 207 tonnes. That year also saw the largest increase of 17.3%, whereas the most notable decline occurred in 2020, at 9.1%.

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

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves from Czechia rebounded in 2021, reaching 28 921 tonnes—a 63.6% jump from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 15%, averaging an annual decrease of 5.3%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 17 673 tonnes, which also marked the steepest decline of 43.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Austria, and the United Kingdom were among the top buyers of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves from Czechia, accounting for 17.4%, 13.7%, and 13.1% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 44.2% of total exports, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base.

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

After two years of decrease, exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves from Czechia surged in 2021, totaling 14 311 thousand US dollars—a sharp 67.0% rise year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 5%, with an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 8 568 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 32.4%.

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

During 2018-2021, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands formed the main cluster of markets for exports in value terms, representing 22.5%, 17.0%, and 16.3% of total exports, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 55.7% of all 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 unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves into Czechia rose for the third consecutive year in 2021, with a moderate increase of 8.5% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 24.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Germany were the key partners for imports in kind of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves to Czechia, making up 41.9%, 18.9%, and 12.2% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 73.0% 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, K $ US

Imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat flours and greaves into Czechia increased for the second straight year in 2021, reaching 51 018 thousand US dollars—a steep 33.7% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports jumped by 50.7%, with an annualized rate of 14.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 32 413 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.2%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Poland remained the key partners for imports in value terms, accounting for 21.3%, 19.4%, and 14.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 55.4% of total flows.

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

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