Unsweetened cocoa powder market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for unsweetened cocoa powder maintained a stable volume of around 5 600 tons annually from 2018 to 2020. During this period, international activity included Olam Cocoa's launch of a professional cocoa powder venture in India, highlighting a global industry emphasis on premium products.

A sustained growth phase began in 2021, with market volume rising from 6 390 tons that year to 10 961 tons in 2024. This expansion was driven by shifting consumer habits toward home baking and healthier diets, which increased demand for quality cocoa powder, alongside the rapid growth of e-commerce that improved product accessibility. Concurrently, global supply chain volatility and cocoa price fluctuations, influenced by climate factors and geopolitical instability, affected market conditions and likely contributed to the rising market value, which reached 39.9 million USD by 2024.

The market's evolution was also reflected in product innovation, such as the introduction of defatted and functionally enhanced cocoa powders, catering to growing consumer preference for premium, ethically sourced ingredients.

Production unsweetened cocoa powder in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's unsweetened cocoa powder production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 2,364 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 7.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Czechia's unsweetened cocoa powder production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 429.0 tonnes, down 13.7% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 522.0 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.3%.

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

Exports unsweetened cocoa powder from Czechia

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Unsweetened cocoa powder exports from Czechia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 310 tonnes, a 23.2% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 53.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 22.6%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia and Hungary dominated Czechia's unsweetened cocoa powder exports in volume, together accounting for 81.3% of total flows, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

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

Unsweetened cocoa powder exports from Czechia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 1,625 thousand US dollars, down 14.5% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 31.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 12.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Hungary, and Greece were the primary buyers of unsweetened cocoa powder from Czechia in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 55.9% of exports, Hungary for 20.6%, and Greece for 8.8%, together making up 85.3% 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 unsweetened cocoa powder to Czechia

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After two years of decline, unsweetened cocoa powder imports into Czechia increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 6,271 tonnes, up 14.5% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 5,478 tonnes, following the largest decline of 5.9% in 2019.

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From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the main suppliers of unsweetened cocoa powder to Czechia in volume. Germany accounted for 41.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 33.9%, and France for 7.9%, together comprising 83.5% of total import volume.

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

Unsweetened cocoa powder imports into Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 21,039 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 40.0% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 37.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14,074 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and France consistently led Czechia's unsweetened cocoa powder imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 39.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 34.7%, and France for 7.6%, together making up 81.9% 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