Wine and wine products market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The wine market in Czechia expanded from 264.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 280.7 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by regulatory changes introduced in 2017, which cracked down on wine adulteration and the black market for barrel wine, thereby increasing opportunities for domestic wine sales. Additionally, the 2018 harvest benefited from higher-than-average grape sugar content, enhancing wine quality, while the rising popularity of five-liter glass demijohns, exemplified by major player Vinařství Mutěnice, stimulated consumption.

Market volume dropped to 258.5 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering to 280.5 thousand tons in 2021 and reaching 282.6 thousand tons in 2022. Production figures mirrored this volatility, falling to 48.1 thousand tons in 2020 then rebounding to 59.0 and 57.9 thousand tons in the following two years.

By 2023, market volume stabilized at 281.2 thousand tons as total consumption of still wines fell by over 8%, driving market consolidation where smaller wineries were absorbed by larger players amid rising costs and climate challenges. Concurrently, a shift in consumer preferences emerged, with Generation Z showing increased interest in low- and non-alcoholic wines, and companies like BOHEMIA SEKT expanding their portfolios of non-alcoholic sparkling alternatives to capture this growing segment.

Production wine and wine products in Czechia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of wine and wine products, 2018-2021

World map of production of wine and wine products, 2018-2021

In 2019, Czechia's wine and wine products production reached its peak at 68,000 tonnes. However, it dropped significantly by 29.3% in 2020 to 48,100 tonnes, marking the lowest point in the period. By 2021, production rebounded strongly to 59,000 tonnes, representing a 22.7% year-over-year increase. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, wine and wine products production in Czechia saw a recovery. In 2020, output hit its lowest value at $167.8 million US, with a 15.8% decrease that year. By 2021, production surged to $218.8 million US, marking a sharp 30.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 8.8%, translating to an annualized rate of 2.9%.

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

Exports wine and wine products from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2019, wine and wine products exports from Czechia peaked at 41.2 thousand tonnes. They then fell by 17.9% in 2020 to 33.8 thousand tonnes, the lowest level in the period. By 2021, exports recovered to 38.5 thousand tonnes, up 13.9% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Italy, and Germany were the primary markets for Czechia's wine and wine products exports in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 45.4% of exports, Italy for 12.0%, and Germany for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% 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, M $ US

After a two-year decrease, wine and wine products exports from Czechia increased. In 2019, exports declined by 5.5%, and in 2020, they reached their lowest value at $117.9 million US. By 2021, exports rose significantly to $142.7 million US, a 21.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for Czechia's wine and wine products exports in value terms were Slovakia, Germany, and Italy. Slovakia held a 39.2% share, Germany 17.2%, and Italy 8.2%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 64.6% 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 wine and wine products to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, wine and wine products imports into Czechia increased by 7.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. In 2020, imports saw their largest decline of 3.8%. By 2021, imports reached 260.0 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate 6.5% rise compared to the previous year.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, the main sources for wine and wine products imports into Czechia in volume terms were Hungary, Slovakia, and Italy. Hungary contributed 19.9% of imports, Slovakia 19.2%, and Italy 15.0%. Together, these three countries made up 54.1% 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, M $ US

In 2020, wine and wine products imports into Czechia dropped by 9.5% to their lowest value of $463.5 million US. By 2021, imports rebounded substantially to $549.7 million US, an 18.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Czechia's wine and wine products imports were diversified across many countries. Even the top three sources—Italy, Germany, and France—collectively represented only 42.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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