Czech Republic: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2023, the Czech apple market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of apples in the Czech Republic declined to X tons per ha, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of apples in the Czech Republic reached X ha, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The apple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2023, approx. X tons of apples were exported from the Czech Republic; shrinking by X% on 2022. In general, exports faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for apples exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Apple Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2023, supplies from abroad of apples increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Hungary, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform