Czech Republic

The stabilisation of the economic situation was slowly reflected in staple foods in the Czech Republic in 2024. However, Czech households remained affected by high inflation and cost-of-living increases in the second half of the review period.…

The overall consumption of rice, pasta and noodles in the Czech Republic is relatively stable in 2024. However, differences in performance can be noted among categories. Instant noodles is seeing healthy retail volume growth, while rice ‘s growth is…

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in the Czech Republic is affected by legislative changes, such as the introduction of a reduced rate of VAT for groceries. A lower rate of VAT covered all the categories within processed meat, seafood…

Processed fruit and vegetables in the Czech Republic is a relatively stable category, with a significant consumer base. Big swings in consumption are usually only visible during times of economic or social uncertainty, when consumers tend to…

Breakfast cereals in the Czech Republic saw positive retail volume and current value growth in 2024. In general, following a spike in consumption in 2020 amid lockdown and home seclusion conditions in the wake of Coronavirus (COVID-19), purchasing…

Baked goods in the Czech Republic is positioned as one of the more economy-positioned categories in the market. This positioning helped baked goods to grow demand, if slightly, towards the end of the review period, despite high inflation and…

The demand for sweet spreads in the Czech Republic was adversely affected by high inflation and cost-of-living hikes towards the end of the review period. Amid economic pressures, sweet spreads were viewed as non-essential, prompting some consumers…

Sauces, dips and condiments in the Czech Republic was hit by a high inflation rate in 2023. This left Czech consumers in a worse economic situation amid cost-of-living hikes and resulted in a drop in demand. In 2024, the situation changed, especially…

The growing popularity of meals and soups in the Czech Republic is being driven by several key factors. The increasing pace of modern lifestyles leaves consumers with less time for traditional cooking. These products offer a convenient solution,…

Following a strong decline in retail volume sales of edible oils in the Czech Republic in 2023, informed by stockpiling in the previous year, demand was on the rise in 2024. The demand for some edible oils was supported by price decreases in the…

In 2024, cooking ingredients and meals in the Czech Republic enjoyed an upturn in demand. After two years of high inflation and cost-of-living hikes in 2022 and 2023, Czech households experienced economic stabilisation. Edible oils, after a fast…

Inbound tourism is lagging behind outbound tourism in 2024. Despite consumers having to manage tighter budgets in the last couple of years of the review period the demand for outbound travel continues to see strong growth in 2024. Nonetheless,…

The composition of inbound tourism has changed and does not mirror the pre-pandemic one in 2024. Inbound tourism is dominated by arrivals from neighbouring countries such as Poland, Germany and Slovakia. Tourists from these and other European…

In 2024, the number of guests staying in lodging facilities has already surpassed pre-pandemic levels but the number of room nights being booked has lagged behind because people have been taking shorter stays. Lodging guests are dominated by Czechs…

Category leaders such as Invia.cz, Fischer, Exim Tours, Cedok and Blue Style have all recorded solid sales growth in 2024. This has been driven by high demand for summer holidays but also due to an increasing offer of exotic destinations which has…

The number of regular international air connections has returned to pre-pandemic levels. To revive inbound tourism from Asian countries, the Prague Airport in partnership with the Czech government has been trying to establish new air connections as…

Despite the growing competition from private label, wound care in the Czech Republic remains consolidated among two key players Hartmann-Rico as and Alfa Vita sro. Both companies regularly invest in product development and marketing to helps maintain…

Weight management and wellbeing continues to experience solid retail volume and current value growth in 2024, supported by the strong beauty and wellness trend in the Czech Republic. Category growth is mostly fuelled by slimming teas and weight loss…

After two years of strong decline in retail value and volume terms, vitamins in the Czech Republic is starting to show signs of stabilisation in 2024. Vitamin C and multivitamins are still among best-selling vitamins. However, sales of vitamins C, B,…

Sports nutrition with added vitamins and claims, such as energy-boosting, mood-enhancing and performance-enhancing, is driving sales of sports nutrition in the Czech Republic. Consumers are willing to spend extra money on products with improved…