- Czech Republic wine import market overview
- Top wine suppliers to Czech Republic
- Sparkling wine opportunity
- Q1 2026 — latest data
- Main buyer types
- Wine importers and distributors in Czech Republic
- Regional buyer clusters
- How to build a targeted importer list
- What to send to a Czech wine importer
- How BestWineImporters helps
- FAQ
- Sources and methodology
- Czech Republic imported $221.5M of still wine (+14% YoY) and $63.8M of sparkling wine (+10% YoY) in 2025.
- Top five suppliers: 🇮🇹 Italy (39.8%), 🇩🇪 Germany (13.7%), 🇫🇷 France (12.5%), 🇳🇿 New Zealand (5.1%), 🇭🇺 Hungary (4.4%).
- Q1 2026: sparkling +5.4% YoY ($12.6M). Still wine −1.2% YoY ($45.8M) — a seasonal softening.
- Italy accelerated sharply in still wine Q1 2026 (+40% YoY, $18.2M). Germany declined (−44%).
- 4,389 wine-related companies in Czech Republic — national importers, distributors, and 2,000+ specialist retailers (vinotéky).
- Prague dominates buyer activity; Brno is the hub for South Moravia's wine region and HoReCa channel.
Is Czech Republic a good market for wine exporters?
Czech Republic imported about USD 285 million of wine in 2025 (HS 220410 sparkling + HS 220421 still bottled). Import value grew significantly — still wine +14% and sparkling +10% year-on-year — a pattern consistent with premiumisation: Czech buyers are spending more on each bottle as the market matures.
Czech Republic is a fully liberalised market — no state monopoly, no import quotas, EU-standard tariff rules. The country has a well-developed specialist wine retail network (vinotéky) and a strong HoReCa channel concentrated in Prague and Brno. Per capita wine consumption has risen steadily as the expanding middle class increasingly substitutes beer for wine, particularly in urban areas.
Italy dominates supply with nearly 40% share of still wine and 50% of sparkling. France, Germany, New Zealand, Hungary, and Spain round out the top six. New entrants from Chile, Moldova, and Slovakia are building share in mid-premium and value segments.
Which countries supply the most wine to Czech Republic?
Italy holds a dominant 39.8% market share ($88.1M) — nearly three times Germany's share — driven by Chianti, Pinot Grigio, and Primitivo. Germany is second at 13.7% ($30.3M). France holds 12.5% ($27.7M), focused on AOC wines and premium Burgundy. New Zealand surged in 2025 to $11.2M — possibly driven by a large single-importer contract — up from near zero the prior year. Hungary ($9.8M) and Spain ($9.7M) hold similar 4.4% shares each. Chile (+8% YoY) and Slovakia (+10% YoY) are the standout gainers in mid-tier segments.
| # | Country | Value 2025 | Share | YoY | Q1 2026 | Q1 YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇮🇹 | Italy | $88.1M | 39.8% | +20% | $18.2M | +40% |
| 2 | 🇩🇪 | Germany | $30.3M | 13.7% | +1% | $7.2M | −44% |
| 3 | 🇫🇷 | France | $27.7M | 12.5% | +3% | $5.4M | −7% |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 | New Zealand | $11.2M | 5.1% | +2003% | $0.0M | — |
| 5 | 🇭🇺 | Hungary | $9.8M | 4.4% | −1% | $1.8M | −7% |
| 6 | 🇪🇸 | Spain | $9.7M | 4.4% | 0% | $2.0M | +8% |
| 7 | 🇨🇱 | Chile | $8.5M | 3.8% | +8% | $1.8M | +3% |
| 8 | 🇲🇩 | Moldova | $7.4M | 3.3% | −11% | $1.7M | +8% |
| 9 | 🇸🇰 | Slovakia | $7.4M | 3.3% | +10% | $3.8M | +6% |
| 10 | 🇦🇹 | Austria | $5.1M | 2.3% | −25% | $1.6M | −7% |
Source: ITC · HS 220421 · Bottled still wine · Full year 2025 + Q1 2026
Sparkling wine opportunity in Czech Republic
Czech Republic imported $63.8M of sparkling wine (HS 220410) in 2025, up +10% year-on-year. Prosecco from Italy and Champagne from France dominate, with Germany's Sekt offering a value alternative. Czech Republic also has a domestic sparkling wine industry (Bohemia Sekt), making it a sophisticated sparkling wine market with experienced buyers.
Italy leads with 50% market share ($31.9M), driven by Prosecco. France holds 32.6% ($20.8M), covering Champagne and Crémant. Germany is third at 12.8% ($8.2M). Spain's Cava holds 1.9% ($1.2M) and Slovakia 1.1% ($0.7M). In Q1 2026, sparkling continued growing +5.4%, with Italy +16% and France +12%. Germany's Sekt declined −30%, consistent with a broader European trend.
| Origin | 2024 | 2025 | Share | 2024–25 | Q1 2026 | Q1 YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 | Italy | $27.8M | $31.9M | 50.0% | +15% | $6.6M | +16% |
| 🇫🇷 | France | $19.5M | $20.8M | 32.6% | +7% | $3.8M | +12% |
| 🇩🇪 | Germany | $8.2M | $8.2M | 12.8% | 0% | $1.2M | −30% |
| 🇪🇸 | Spain | $1.0M | $1.2M | 1.9% | +19% | $0.3M | +113% |
| 🇸🇰 | Slovakia | $0.6M | $0.7M | 1.1% | +22% | $0.4M | −37% |
| 🌍 | Total | $58.0M | $63.8M | 100% | +10% | $12.6M | +5.4% |
Source: ITC · HS 220410 · Sparkling wine · 2024–2025 full year + Q1 2026
Q1 2026 — latest data
Q1 2026 (January–March 2026) is the most recent available data. Still wine (HS 220421) reached $45.8M, slightly below $46.3M in Q1 2025 (−1.2%). Sparkling wine reached $12.6M vs $11.9M in Q1 2025 (+5.4%). Total tracked imports: $58.3M in Q1 2026 vs $58.2M in Q1 2025 (+0.2%).
Italy accelerated sharply in still wine in Q1 2026 ($18.2M vs $13.0M, +40%) — suggesting major Czech importers restocked heavily at the start of the year. Germany declined sharply (−44%), France softened (−7%). Spain and Slovakia showed recovery. Sparkling wine remains on a growth trajectory driven by Italy and France.
| Origin | Still Q1'25 | Still Q1'26 | Still YoY | Spark Q1'25 | Spark Q1'26 | Spark YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 | Italy | $13.0M | $18.2M | +40% | $5.7M | $6.6M | +16% |
| 🇩🇪 | Germany | $12.8M | $7.2M | −44% | $1.8M | $1.2M | −30% |
| 🇫🇷 | France | $5.8M | $5.4M | −7% | $3.4M | $3.8M | +12% |
| 🇸🇰 | Slovakia | $3.6M | $3.8M | +6% | $0.7M | $0.4M | −37% |
| 🇪🇸 | Spain | $1.8M | $2.0M | +8% | $0.1M | $0.3M | +113% |
Source: ITC · HS 220421 + HS 220410 · Q1 = January–March 2025 and 2026
Who imports wine into Czech Republic?
Czech Republic has approximately 4,389 wine-related companies, including national importers, regional distributors, specialist wine retailers (vinotéky), HoReCa-focused buyers, and online wine shops. The right buyer type depends on your winery size, price positioning, product category, and logistics capacity.
Wine importers and distributors in Czech Republic — examples
The following companies are examples of active wine importers and distributors in Czech Republic, selected to represent different buyer profiles. This is a representative sample — the full database includes verified Czech wine buyer contacts.
BestWineImporters includes additional verified Czech wine importers, distributors, wholesalers, specialist retailers (vinotéky), and decision-maker contacts — filtered by category, region, company type, and buyer activity.
Find Czech importers →Where are Czech wine importers located?
Wine companies in Czech Republic concentrate in Prague and South Moravia. Prague dominates import and distribution activity. Brno is the hub for the Moravian wine region with a strong specialist retail and HoReCa cluster. Regional distributors cover the remaining territories from Ostrava, Plzeň, and Olomouc.
| Region | Key cities | Wine companies | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hlavní Město Praha | Prague | ~1,600 | National importers, HQ offices, largest concentration of buyers |
| Jihomoravský Kraj | Brno, Mikulov, Znojmo | ~750 | South Moravia wine region; specialist retailers, HoReCa, domestic producers |
| Moravskoslezský Kraj | Ostrava, Opava | ~320 | Industrial region; regional wholesalers, on-trade channel |
| Plzeňský Kraj | Plzeň | ~260 | West Bohemia regional distributors |
| Středočeský Kraj | Mladá Boleslav, Příbram | ~230 | Central Bohemia; satellite importers and distributors |
| Olomoucký Kraj | Olomouc | ~200 | Central Moravia; specialist retailers and vinotéky |
Source: BestWineImporters company database · June 2026
How to build a targeted importer list for Czech Republic
Filter by buyer type and location
Start with national importers in Prague, then expand to regional distributors in Brno for the South Moravia HoReCa and specialist wine retail channel. Filter by product category and company type to avoid mismatched pitches.
Match by wine category and origin
Czech importers are category-specific. Italian wine importers rarely source Spanish or Moldovan wines. Match your origin to buyer portfolio — check their website and current listings before reaching out.
Check price positioning
Czech market has three segments: value (under €4 ex-cellar), mid-premium (€4–10), and premium (€10+). Prague HoReCa and vinotéky skew premium; national retail skews value to mid-premium.
Identify the decision-maker
Target the purchasing manager or import director directly — not a generic info@ address. Personalised outreach to the right contact converts 3–5× better than cold mass emails.
Time your outreach
Best time to reach Czech buyers: September–October (pre-Christmas listings), and February–March (spring portfolio updates). Avoid July–August and December.
What to send to a Czech wine importer
Czech importers receive many unsolicited enquiries. A well-prepared outreach package significantly increases your response rate. Include the following:
- Short winery introduction — who you are, where you are, what makes you different
- Export price list — EXW or CIF Czech Republic, in EUR; clearly labelled Incoterms
- Product sheets — one page per wine with vintage, varietal, appellation, alcohol %, bottle size
- Bottle and label images — high resolution, white background
- Certifications — organic, biodynamic, vegan, PDO/PGI; Czech vinotéky buyers increasingly request these
- Scores and awards — Decanter, Wine Spectator, Falstaff (particularly relevant for Czech and Austrian audiences)
- MOQ and case configuration — bottles per case, minimum order per SKU
- Logistics — lead time, Incoterms, available documentation
- Suggested retail positioning — what price tier you target in Czech Republic
- Sample policy — whether you offer samples and how
How BestWineImporters helps
BestWineImporters helps wineries and beverage producers identify verified wine importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers in Czech Republic and 167 other countries. Search by product category, origin, region, company type and buyer activity — then access decision-maker contacts directly.
Czech Republic is one of 168 markets in the wine importer database. All contacts are verified, filtered by buyer type, city and product category — and updated daily. Want access to all 168 countries? View the full database →
Frequently asked questions
Sources and methodology
Trade data is based on HS 220410 (sparkling wine) and HS 220421 (bottled still wine) import data using ITC and Eurostat. Note: bulk still wine (HS 220429) and other HS 2204 subcategories are not included in the $285M total figure — the full HS 2204 total for Czech Republic is higher. Company counts and buyer examples are based on BestWineImporters data, deduplicated by company type, city, region, and buyer activity. Data was reviewed in June 2026 and may change as trade statistics and company records are updated. Q1 2026 data reflects January–March 2026 preliminary trade statistics from ITC.