Key Market Indicators
Czech Meat Sales are projected to decline slightly over the next five years, dropping from approximately €2.68 billion in 2023 to around €2.62 billion by 2028. This represents a modest annual decrease of 0.3%. The market has shown stability since 2013, with no significant year-on-year changes. In the global ranking for 2023, the Czech Republic holds the 18th position, trailing just behind Ireland, which also records sales of about €2.68 billion. Leading the European market are France, Spain, and Italy, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Despite the anticipated decline in sales, meat consumption in the Czech Republic is expected to increase. By 2028, consumption is forecasted to reach 958,000 metric tons, up from 922,000 metric tons in 2023. This growth translates to an annual increase of 0.6%, marking a steady rise in demand since 2019. Conversely, meat production in the country is set to decrease. Projections indicate a drop from 412,200 metric tons in 2023 to approximately 348,000 metric tons by 2028. This decline represents an annual decrease of 2.7%. The Czech meat supply has been on a downward trend since 1998, decreasing by an average of 2.3% annually.
