RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Záboj, Marek T1 Macroeconomic context of the trade branch development and position in Czech Republic JF Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis YR 2014 VO 54 IS 3 SP 201 OP 212 DO 10.11118/actaun200654030201 UL https://acta.mendelu.cz/artkey/acu-200603-0020.php AB The paper deals with analysis of the macroeconomic associations of trade development and its position in Czech Republic as one of the national economy branch. The development of main macroeconomic indicators for period of 1998-2004 is completed and then it follows up with progress of the trade structures and trade chains. In that frame the given indicators (number of registered and active business units in trade, turnover and number of employees) are monitoring according to Economic Subjects Register (provided by Czech Statistical Office) and Classification of Economic Activities in the European Union. On the basis of research of consulting and research institutions the overview and turnover comparison for TOP 10 trade firms for period of 2000-2004 is carried out. Inseparable part of the paper is analysis of the Czech Republic foreign trade results. In this field the export, import and trade balance are discussing on the one hand in general and on the other hand in territorial and commodity structures.