Czech Republic: Freshwater Fish Market 2024

Freshwater Fish Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech freshwater fish market soared to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Freshwater Fish Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, freshwater fish production soared to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Freshwater fish production peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2023, shipments abroad of freshwater fish decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, freshwater fish exports reached $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of freshwater fish exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Austria, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for freshwater fish exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Austria, Romania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average freshwater fish export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, freshwater fish export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Austria ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of freshwater fish decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, freshwater fish imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of freshwater fish imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest freshwater fish suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Austria, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average freshwater fish import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform