Czech Republic: Aluminium Hydroxide Market 2025

Aluminium Hydroxide Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech aluminium hydroxide market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Aluminium Hydroxide Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, aluminium hydroxide production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 158% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Aluminium Hydroxide Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of aluminium hydroxide decreased by -91.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 899% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium hydroxide exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 930%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X kg) and Slovakia (X kg) were the main destinations of aluminium hydroxide exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +53.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for aluminium hydroxide exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +63.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium hydroxide export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 102% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Hydroxide Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium hydroxide were imported into the Czech Republic; growing by 13% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium hydroxide imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +47.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest aluminium hydroxide supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminium hydroxide imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), fivefold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-4.6% per year) and Slovenia (+50.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of aluminium hydroxide to the Czech Republic, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+59.5% per year) and Hungary (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium hydroxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, aluminium hydroxide import price increased by +91.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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