Key Market Indicators
Czech meat sales are projected to decline slightly, from approximately €2.7 billion in 2023 to around €2.6 billion by 2028. This represents a modest annual decrease of 0.3%. The Czech meat market has been relatively stable since 2013, showing no significant year-on-year fluctuations. In 2023, the Czech Republic ranked 18th globally in meat sales, with Ireland slightly ahead at the same value. France, Spain, and Italy secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In contrast, meat consumption in the Czech Republic is expected to grow. By 2028, consumption is forecasted to reach 958,000 metric tons, up from 922,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual increase of 0.6%. Since 2019, the Czech demand for meat has seen a consistent annual growth rate of 0.6%. However, meat production in the Czech Republic is anticipated to decline. By 2028, production is projected to drop to nearly 348,000 metric tons from about 412,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 2.7%. Since 1998, the country's meat supply has been decreasing at an annual rate of 2.3%.
