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Czech Republic: Alkali Metals Market 2025

Alkali Metals Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech alkali metals market reduced remarkably to $X in 2021, which is down by -28.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. Alkali metals consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Alkali Metals Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Alkali metals exports from the Czech Republic skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 178% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alkali metals exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 202%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of alkali metals exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +90.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary totaled +33.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+87.0% per year) and Germany (+69.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average alkali metals export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -53.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+86.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Alkali Metals Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Alkali metals imports into the Czech Republic contracted sharply to X tons in 2021, declining by -43.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, alkali metals imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of alkali metals imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 86% of total imports. Slovakia, Poland, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +156.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest alkali metals suppliers to the Czech Republic were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports. China, Slovakia, Poland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +120.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average alkali metals import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 105% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a notable expansion. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of alkali metals consumption in 2020 were China, Malaysia and Germany, with a combined 38% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the United States, India, Japan, Australia, Russia, Indonesia and Palestine, which together accounted for a further 28%.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of alkali metals production, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, alkali metals production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia, more than tenfold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.7% share.
In value terms, the Netherlands, China and Germany constituted the largest alkali metals suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Slovakia, the UK and France, which together accounted for a further 24%.
In value terms, Hungary remains the key foreign market for alkali metals exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 16% share of total exports.
In 2020, the average alkali metals export price amounted to $2,048 per ton, shrinking by -83.1% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average alkali metals import price amounted to $5,648 per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alkali metals market in the Czech Republic. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in the Czech Republic
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE
      3. TRADE BALANCE
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      3. Market Value, 2012–2024
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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